Tragic Arrest: Aurora (80011) Paramedic Charged After Man Dies in Custody – LIVE UPDATES

Billings St. near East Colfax Ave., Aurora, CO  (80011) – An Aurora paramedic has been charged with manslaughter after allegedly sedating a handcuffed man who later died in custody. The incident occurred on Billings Street near East Colfax Avenue, where authorities say the paramedic administered a powerful sedative, ketamine, without medical necessity. The district attorney called the use of force “criminally reckless.” The case is drawing comparisons to the 2019 death of Elijah McClain, also in Aurora. Community members are expressing growing fear over the misuse of emergency medical powers. Authorities are urging anyone with video or information to step forward as the investigation unfolds.

Key Facts

•  BREAKING: Paramedic charged with manslaughter in Aurora for deadly sedation

•  IMPACT: Handcuffed man died after being restrained and injected with sedative

• OFFICIAL SOURCE: “Use of ketamine was criminally reckless.” – DA John Kellner

• ACTION: Witnesses asked to share videos with investigators immediately

Impact Of Local News

1. Precise Location:
   80011 zip – Billings St. near East Colfax Ave., Aurora, CO

2. Community Connection:
   “We’re scared our calls for help could turn deadly.”
   – Cynthia T., East Colfax resident

3. Visual Proof:
   

Exclusive Angle

• WHY THIS MATTERS NOW:
  Follows public outrage over similar cases like Elijah McClain, also in Aurora

• DOCUMENTED EVIDENCE:

Crisis Response

• IMMEDIATE RESOURCES:
  » Justice for Victims Coalition: www.jvc-colorado.org
  » Mental Health Support: 844-493-8255

• OFFICIAL GUIDANCE:
  “Paramedics must not use ketamine unless it’s medically necessary.”
  – DA John Kellner, Arapahoe County

Community Pulse

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Update Log

• 9:45 AM: Manslaughter charges filed against responding paramedic

• 12:30 PM: Victim’s family demands statewide ban on sedative use during arrests