Olde Town Shooting Update: City Of Arvada Releases Statement

ARVADA, CO — The City of Arvada issued a response Monday to the latest findings in the Old Town shooting case.

No charges will be filed against the Arvada police officer who shot and killed Samaritan Johnny Hurley, the Jeffco DA announced.

Here is the city's statement:

The events of June 21 in Olde Town were tragic. The Arvada community and City team have worked to support the subsequent investigations, and continue to support those affected by the events, including the families of Officer Gordon Beesley, Johnny Hurley, the involved officer, and all of the community.

The City appreciates the Critical Incident Response Team and the District Attorney’s Office for their efforts to thoroughly investigate this officer-involved shooting and bring the matter to conclusion.

This incident illustrates the nearly unfathomable decisions society asks our police officers to make as they go about their everyday work. The Arvada City Council and the rest of the City team stand with the Arvada Police Department and support the involved officer and his family.

In addition, the City team’s focus remains on supporting the family of Officer Gordon Beesley, a 19-year veteran of the APD who was loved and respected by all, especially his wife and two children. The team also continues to grieve with the family of Good Samaritan Johnny Hurley, who took decisive action to protect others without thought for his own safety.

Finally, the City team remains focused on the Arvada community as we collectively heal from the horrible events of June 21. The conclusion of the DA’s investigation is an important step in the process.

Out of respect for the jurisdiction of the CIRT and DA’s Office, the City does not plan to release further statements in response to the conclusion of the investigation.

Hurley, 40, was shot and killed June 21 by the police officer after Hurley shot a gunman in Olde Town, the Arvada Police Department confirmed. The gunman shot and killed Arvada officer Gordon Beesley before Hurley arrived.

A multi-agency Critical Incident Response Team — under the direction of Jefferson County DA Alexis King — investigated Hurley's death. The DA's office decided not to charge the Arvada officer with the shooting.

Beesley was called to Olde Town after he received a report of a suspicious person. Hurley was in a store nearby, when he heard gunshots and ran out to stop the gunman, authorities said. Hurley shot the gunman, but when officers arrived, they saw Hurley standing over a body and believed he was a second mass shooter, King said.

After the deadly shooting, Arvada Police Chief Link Strate called Hurley a "true hero" and said he likely saved lives.