Aurora City Council to address officer-involved shootings with new resolution
Originally reported by Coloradopolitics — 2026-04-19
Aurora City Council will discuss a resolution to express mourning for victims of officer-involved shootings, following recent incidents including the 2024 killing of 37-year-old Kilyn Lewis by SWAT Officer Michael Dieck during a warrant arrest. Despite APD, DA, and internal investigations labeling Dieck’s use of force as justified, Lewis’s family advocates for charges and his firing. The resolution also addresses a recent incident where an officer shot and killed Amare James Garlington after he stabbed a K-9 and police officer.
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Key Facts
- SWAT Officer Michael Dieck shot and killed 37-year-old Kilyn Lewis on May 23, 2024, during a warrant arrest
- Lewis was not armed and the shooting was labeled justified by APD, DA, and internal investigations
- Lewis’s family advocates for charges and firing of Dieck despite official findings
Incident Details
| Location | Aurora, CO |
| Department | Aurora Police Department |
| Officers Involved | SWAT Officer Michael Dieck |
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