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�ճ���� (BCIT) has completed its investigation into the in-custody death of Jesus Lopez Barcenas, who was arrested by С���� Boulder Police (С����PD) officers at the Center for Innovation and Creativity (CINC) building at 1777 Exposition Drive on Dec. 27, 2024. In a�� released by the Boulder County District Attorney’s Office, the two С����PD officers and one С����PD sergeant were cleared of any criminal charges.��

С����PD would like to thank the Boulder County District Attorney’s Office and the BCIT for its thorough investigation and analysis in this case. Our hearts are with the loved ones of Mr. Barcenas during this difficult time.

For additional information about the outcome of the BCIT investigation, please read the�� issued by the Boulder County District Attorney’s Office.

[January 9, 2025]

On Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 at approximately 8:15 a.m., ���� Boulder Police (����PD) officers responded to a call of suspicious activity at the Center for Innovation and Creativity (CINC), 1777 Exposition Drive. It was reported a male suspect tampered with an external electrical box outside the building and attempted to break into a vehicle in the area.

Upon arrival, ����PD officers located the suspect and made contact with him. The suspect was acting erratically when officers arrived, refused to follow officer commands and fought with officers. ����PD officers were able to take the uncooperative suspect into custody.�� The suspect continued to resist officers and additional assistance was requested from the Boulder Police Department. American Medical Response (AMR) was also called to assist with the incident due to an injury to a ����PD officer and continued erratic behavior of the suspect.

AMR paramedics treated the suspect on scene and transported him to Boulder Community Hospital. During the transport, the suspect experienced a medical emergency and was admitted to the hospital, where he passed away on Sunday, Dec. 29. Methamphetamine was found in the suspect’s possession. The Boulder County Coroner will determine the cause of death.

Out of an abundance of caution, ����PD proactively requested a review of the incident by the�� (BCIT) on December 27. This multi-agency team is designated to investigate use-of-force incidents in which any law enforcement officer used deadly, or potentially deadly, physical force against a person while acting under the color of official law enforcement duties. Although this tragic incident does not meet the criteria for a mandatory review, ����PD requested the BCIT conduct the investigation.

Boulder County District Attorney Michael Dougherty stated, “I appreciate the С���� Police Department alerting the Boulder County Investigation Team and the District Attorney’s Office to this tragic death. Although it is not required by law or policy, I fully support С����’s request for the BCIT to investigate the circumstances surrounding the arrest, treatment, and eventual death of this person. The BCIT will conduct an objective, independent, and thorough investigation. After the District Attorney’s Office reviews the investigation, the findings will be shared with the community.”