Former Deputy Sentenced to 3 Years for Christian Glass Shooting

Former Clear Creek County deputy Andrew Buen was sentenced to three years in prison for the criminally negligent homicide of 22-year-old Christian Glass, who called 911 for help during a mental health crisis in June 2022. A jury found Buen guilty after he shot Glass five times during a confrontation that prosecutors argued he unnecessarily escalated. The incident raised significant concerns about police training in crisis situations and led to a $19 million settlement for Glass's family, which included reforms in how officers handle mental health crises. Buen's defense claimed he acted in self-defense, believing Glass posed a threat, but the prosecution contended that Glass was not dangerous and needed assistance. The case has drawn parallels to other high-profile incidents involving law enforcement and mental health, further igniting discussions on the need for improved training. Following the conviction, Buen lost his law enforcement certification, preventing his future employment in the field.