Long-awaited murder trial begins in Georgetown | News [Video]

Either Christian Glass spent the final hour of his life in fear for his life during a mental health crisis or he was a deadly threat to police, high on drugs in a car packed with lethal weapons.

These were the opposing prosecution and defense theories presented during opening statements on Friday in the trial of the former Clear Creek County deputy who shot Glass five times June 11, 2022, killing him.

Defendant Andrew Buen, dressed in a navy blue suit and dark-rimmed glasses, did not appear to look at Glass’ parents, who sat in the front row flanked by their attorney and several friends.

Buen, 30, is charged with second degree murder, reckless endangerment and official misconduct in Glass’ death.

Heidi McCollum, 5th Judicial District Attorney, told a 12-woman, two-man jury on Thursday that Buen’s behavior that night was “aggressive, excessive and criminal.”

Police body-worn camera videosof the 70-minute encounter, which ended …