Aurora police have released body-worn camera, surveillance, and cellphone video showing the fatal police shooting of 37-year-old Rajon Belt-Stubblefield.
The release came just hours after Belt-Stubblefield’s family and attorneys held a press conference calling the shooting “unjustifiable” and “excessive.”
Traffic Stop Turns Fatal
The incident began on Aug. 30, when an Aurora officer attempted to pull Belt-Stubblefield over.
Rajon Belt-Stubblefield
Police said the stop was related to speeding or possible DUI.
Instead, Belt-Stubblefield fled, crashing into two cars at 6th Avenue and Billings Street.
Video shows the moments before and after the crash.
Footage came from body cameras, traffic cameras, dashcams, and witness cellphones.
Police bodycam captured roughly three minutes before and after the shooting.
New: Bodycam Footage Released in Fatal Aurora Police Shooting of Rajon Belt-Stubblefield
On August 30, 2025, around 7:30 p.m., Aurora police officer attempted a traffic stop on 37-year-old Rajon Belt-Stubblefield for speeding and possible DUI.
Belt-Stubblefield fled, crashed,… https://t.co/ta3PJKzo59 pic.twitter.com/PSCe7Mgvyk
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The officer approached with his gun drawn, repeatedly ordering Belt-Stubblefield to raise his hands.
Belt-Stubblefield exited his car and walked toward the sidewalk.
About 14 seconds later, the officer attempted to tackle him.
During the scuffle, Belt-Stubblefield tossed a handgun into the grass nearby.
The officer shouted at him and onlookers to “get away from that [expletive] gun.”
Witnesses included his son, who was at the scene.
For nearly a minute, Belt-Stubblefield advanced toward the officer.
The officer backed away for about 50 feet, warning him to “get on the ground.”
Belt-Stubblefield replied several times: “Are you ready for this?”
The officer stepped backward into the roadway before opening fire.
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Two shots struck Belt-Stubblefield in the shoulder.
A third shot hit him in the head.
The officer stood over the body with his weapon drawn for about 30 seconds.
He then holstered his gun and rolled Belt-Stubblefield onto his side.
Paramedics arrived roughly two minutes later to administer aid.
Dispute Over Aid
Family members allege the officer refused to render immediate help.
One witness, claiming medical training, offered gauze and a tourniquet.
The officer reportedly declined, saying, “It’s not a tourniquet kind of thing.”
Attorneys for Belt-Stubblefield’s family said the officer used “unnecessary” force.
They argued the final headshot was avoidable.
His son can be heard on video pleading, “Dad, chill!”
Police Statement
Chief Todd Chamberlain defended the officer in earlier comments.
He said the officer attempted de-escalation and promised transparency.
An independent Critical Incident Response Team is now reviewing the case.
