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Kyle ClarkonBluesky22d ago
NEW: Aurora Police say an ICE detention center employee shot a protester last night. She is expected to survive.
42-year-old Brandon Booth, who works for the ICE contractor GEO Group, is being held on suspicion of attempted second degree murder and other charges.
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Analysis Summary
A GEO Group employee opened fire on a protester outside the Aurora ICE detention facility Thursday night, leaving her with a gunshot wound to the lower body. Brandon Booth, 42, was arrested and booked on suspicion of attempted murder and other felony charges. The victim is expected to survive—Aurora police found her conscious at the scene with a friend, and the shooting occurred after a verbal altercation between protesters and detention center staff. This is the latest incident at the facility, which has faced ongoing scrutiny over conditions and operations.
Claims Analysis (3)
“An ICE detention center employee shot a protester last night”
Confirmed by CPR, Denver Post, Guardian, Colorado Sun, and 9NEWS Denver. Multiple outlets report GEO Group employee Brandon Booth arrested in connection with shooting outside Aurora ICE facility Thursday evening.
“The protester is expected to survive”
Guardian reports victim had gunshot wound in lower body and was conscious/transported. No fatality reported by any outlet. The New Republic notes Booth was 'booked on suspicion of murder' (not charged with murder), consistent with non-fatal shooting.
“Brandon Booth, 42, works for GEO Group and is being held on suspicion of attempted second degree murder”
Age and GEO Group employment confirmed across all outlets. Most outlets list attempted murder and other charges (assault, felony menacing, weapons charge). New Republic says 'booked on suspicion of murder' — slight discrepancy on degree. Aurora Police Department charging decision is verified.
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