Police: Security guard acted in self-defense after man pointed gun at him

DENVER (KDVR) — Police in Aurora said it appeared a security guard at a convenience store in the 12000 block of Colfax Avenue acted in self-defense in a deadly shooting Saturday night.

According to the Aurora Police Department, officers responded to the store just after 9 p.m. after reports of a shooting.

Officers found a 36-year-old man who was suffering from a gunshot wound. They performed life-saving measures before he was taken to a local hospital where he later died.

The Aurora Police Department’s Major Crimes Homicide Unit responded to the scene to investigate. APD said the preliminary investigation shows a 36-year-old man pulled a gun on the 38-year-old security guard who was working at the convenience store.

He allegedly approached the security guard from behind and pointed a gun at his head, police said. The security guard and the man then struggled over the firearm. Police said the security guard was able to draw his own firearm and fire one shot at the 36-year-old, striking him.

The security guard was taken to the Aurora Police Department headquarters for questioning, and police said it “appears at this time” that the security guard was acting in self-defense.

The security company that the guard is an employee of, Iron Spear Protection, LLC, issued a statement to FOX31 about the incident and said the guard was doing good and was with family.

The company also said it was supporting the Aurora department in any way it could.

“After reviewing the incident, Iron Spear Protection Group LLC is backing him with absolute certainty,” the statement said.

The investigation into the shooting was ongoing.

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