Crime & Safety
Sheriff’s Deputies Found Guilty In Death Of Demetrius Shankling
"Demetrius Shankling would be alive today. Instead, because of them, the 23rd birthday he celebrated that night was his last," the DA said.
BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) – Two former Boulder County Sheriff’s deputies, charged with manslaughter in the death of a man they were transporting to detox, were found guilty on Friday evening. The jury returned the guilty verdicts for manslaughter in the 2018 death of 23-year-old Demetrius Shankling for both James O’Brien and Adam Lunn.
District Attorney Michael Dougherty stated, “This jury verdict is justice. But for the acts of defendant James O’Brien and defendant Adam Lunn, Demetrius Shankling would be alive today. Instead, because of them, the 23rd birthday he celebrated that night was his last. The guilty verdicts reflect what members of law enforcement, including Sheriff Joe Pelle, immediately recognized about the actions of these two individuals on September 9, 2018. They are fully responsible for the death of Demetrius. It was a difficult trial, but our team was honored to fight for justice for the victim and his family. We appreciate the jury’s service. They reached the right and just outcome.”
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