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flag A Colorado Springs man's 2024 death during a shooting spree was ruled a justified use of force by prosecutors.

flag A December 2024 shooting in Colorado Springs involving 33-year-old Dean Ackerman, who was threatening staff and pointing a gun at his head, has been ruled justified by the Fourth Judicial District Attorney’s Office. flag Officers responded after a suicide threat and an active shooter report, attempting de-escalation with non-lethal rounds before Ackerman fired at them. flag After he opened fire, officers returned deadly force, resulting in his death. flag The DA’s Office reviewed the actions of four officers, concluding their use of force was warranted under the circumstances, and no criminal charges will be filed. flag The decision was announced on October 28, 2025.

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