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Elijah McClain Death: Aurora Officer Resigns After Photo Scandal

One of the officers involved in taking photos that reenacted the chokehold used on Elijah McClain has resigned.

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AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) — One of the Aurora police officers involved in taking pictures that reenacted the chokehold used on Elijah McClain has resigned from the department.

“Jaron Jones, hired October 31, 2016, tendered his resignation. Jones was one of the employees involved and depicted in the photograph investigation related to #ElijahMcClain. We will continue to update w/developments as we proceed,” police tweeted Thursday.

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