Bobian in court for Habitual Phase Hearing

UPDATE: WEDNESDAY 7/3/2024 4:33 p.m.

(EL PASO COUNTY, Colo.) — At a Habitual Phase Hearing on Wednesday, July 3, the judge acknowledged that the prosecution had provided enough evidence to move forward with a Habitual Offender hearing.

A proportionality review hearing to determine the severity of Bobian’s sentence is set for Sept. 13 at 1:30 p.m., though the actual sentencing will occur at a later date.

Bobian will remain at the El Paso County Criminal Justice Center until the conclusion of court proceedings.

WEDNESDAY 7/3/2024 10:14 a.m.

Devon Bobian who was found guilty by a jury of second-degree murder in the death of Fountain Police Officer Julian Becerra is back in court for a “Habitual Phase Hearing” at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3.

The Habitual Phase Hearing will determine if Bobian will be labeled as “A Habitual Offender” which would impact his sentencing. Habitual Offenders usually lead to significantly harsher prison sentences.

On Feb. 2, 2023, three suspects in a stolen vehicle were pursued by Fountain Police Department (FPD) officers, including Officer Becerra. The chase ended on a bridge near Highway 85-87 and South Academy Boulevard where Officer Becerra, while pursuing Bobian on foot, fell 40 feet from the bridge and later died of his injuries.

On May 13, 2024, Bobian was found guilty of second-degree murder along with several other charges including Aggravated Robbery, Menacing, Vehicular Eluding, and First-degree Aggravated Motor Vehicle Theft.

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