AURORA, Colo. — A man shot by officers responding to a report of an assault has been identified as 22-year-old Andrew Huff, according to the Aurora Police Department (APD).
Police officers were called to the 1500 block of South Bahama Circle in Aurora at about 11:30 p.m. Thursday, APD said.
They were responding to a report of an assault when they saw an armed man, according to APD.
Police said that one officer opened fire, striking Huff. He was then taken to an area hospital, where he continues to be treated for his injuries.
No officers were injured.
APD said it will ask the 18th Judicial District Attorney's Office to charge Huff with the following in relation to the incident:
- Second-degree assault
- Felony menacing
- Third-degree assault
Denver Police was called in to investigate the shooting. Once the investigation is complete, the case will be given to the District Attorney's Office for review.
Aurora Police said the officers involved were wearing body-worn cameras at the time of the incident. Those videos are being reviewed.
Below is a still image from the body-worn camera:
The officers have been placed on paid administrative leave during the investigation, per department policy.
Anyone who may have witnessed this shooting is asked to contact Agent Jaime Krieger at 303-739-6113.
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