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Shooting involving Fountain Police Department last year ruled justified

Chase Bank Shooting
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FOUNTAIN — A shooting involving the Fountain Police Department in September has been ruled justified, according to the Fourth Judicial District Attorney's Office.

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When the incident happened, the Fountain Police Department said officers opened fire on a robbery suspect, later identified as 31-year-old Brenden Burningham, who was threatening employees inside a Walgreens along Fountain Mesa Road on September 14.

The investigation found Burningham ran from police while keeping both hands in his pockets. After running for about 20 seconds, he kept one hand in his pocket and reached toward police "in a threatening matter," according to the report.

Two officers fired 13 bullets, hitting Burningham twice in the chest. He survived and is facing an aggravated robbery with possession of a weapon charge.

Burningham's next court date is currently set for June 6.

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In a press release, police said they got a call just before 10 a.m. on September 14 about a robbery at the convenience store. Police said Burningham told store employees he had a gun and a bomb before taking items and running to the Lowe's parking lot across the street.

The Fountain Police Department said officers found Burningham near the Chase Bank parking lot and tried to arrest him. Police said that's when two officers fired at least one round at Burningham, striking him.

According to the Fountain Police Department, Burningham was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. One officer was taken to the hospital with minor injuries but was not shot, according to police.

Chase Bank Shooting

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