Matthew Dolloff Lee Keltner Murder Case Blurred

Matthew Dolloff.

Prosecutors in Denver, Colorado, are dropping a second-degree murder case against no license Security guards shot and killed a conservative protester during anti-far right and left-wing protests.

Lawyer for the defendant Matthew Dolloff32-year-old, said that prosecutors told him they plan to dismiss the case at a pre-trial conference on March 21, according to The Denver Post.

Doug Richards said: “I am really happy for Matt and his family that the DA is finally realizing what we already know.

family of Lee Keltner49 years old, do not comment on this store.

The shooting occurred between the October 10, 2020 duel protests: “Patriot Rally” and “BLM-Antifa Soup Drive.” The Denver Post said that one of their photographers captured the confrontation. Keltner told a news producer for KUSA to put a camera away and said he would “[censored] him up.” Dolloff, who was provide security to KUSA that day, stepped between Keltner and the journalist. Keltner holding a can spray bear, and slapped Dolloff in the face. Dolloff pulled out his gun and shot Keltner, who was activating the bear spray.

Spokesperson for the Denver District Attorney’s Office Carolyn Tyler said prosecutors told Keltner’s family about the decision.

A spokesperson told Law & Crime in a statement: “Consistent with our ethical obligations, we cannot overcome legitimate justifications for self-defense or the defense of others. “We cannot prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.”

Keltner’s family declined to comment.

The 49-year-old is a respected hatmaker.

“He’s not a member of any groups,” son Johnathon Keltner Talk to parcel in an October 2020 report, “He was there to rally for the police department, and he was there before rallying for the police department.”

“We will miss our friend so much,” said one friend (who asked not to be named) KDVR at that time. “He is the one who will let you show your back. It’s not just someone who was killed in a protest. “

[Booking photo via Denver Police Department]

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