Aurora Police Officer Indicted in Shooting Death of Rajon Belt-Stubblefield
An Aurora police officer, Matthew Neely (54), has been indicted in connection with the August 30th shooting death of Rajon Belt-Stubblefield (37), a Black man, near East 6th Avenue and Billings Street in Denver.
Denver, CO, August 3, 2026 —
An indictment has been issued against Aurora police officer Matthew Neely, 54, in connection with the fatal shooting of Rajon Belt-Stubblefield, 37. The incident occurred on August 30th near the intersection of East 6th Avenue and Billings Street in Denver.
Belt-Stubblefield, identified as a Black man, died as a result of the shooting. Further details regarding the specific circumstances leading to the indictment, the charges filed, or the sequence of events on August 30th were not immediately available.
The investigation and subsequent indictment involve the actions of Officer Neely. Information about the exact nature of the charges or the timeline for any upcoming legal proceedings was not provided in the available summary.
The location of the incident has been identified as being near East 6th Avenue and Billings Street in Denver. The summary does not specify the relationship between Officer Neely and Belt-Stubblefield prior to the event.
Additional information, including the contractor’s name, the permit status, inspection outcomes, code violations, fine amounts, or any subsequent actions taken by law enforcement agencies or the involved parties, was not included in the provided summary.
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