FOIA Request for Case-Related Materials - Devon Erickson

david yupa filed this request with the Douglas County Sheriff of Douglas County, CO.
Submitted Jan. 13, 2025
Est. Completion None
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From: david yupa

Subject: None

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To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Colorado Open Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

I am writing to formally request access to public records under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Specifically, I am requesting any and all records and materials related to the case of

Suspect Name: Devon Erickson
Description/Headline: A Colorado School Shooter Is Sentenced To Life In Prison
Link of the Article: https://www.npr.org/2021/09/17/1038339826/denver-colorado-school-shooting-life-sentence-devon-erickson
State: Douglas County, Colorado.
Law Enforcement: Douglas County Sheriff's Office

included but not limited to the following:
Documents:
Incident reports
Investigation reports
Officer statements
Witness statements
Any other relevant case files

Footage:
Body camera footage from officers on the scene
Dash camera footage
Police surveillance camera footage
Private/public surveillance footage from nearby locations
Any footage collected as evidence or during the investigation

Audio:
911 calls
Police radio communications
Any other audio recordings related to the case
Visual Media:
Crime scene photographs
Surveillance stills
Photographs taken during the investigation

Court Records:
Transcripts from court hearings or proceedings
Any video/audio footage from court hearings
Court orders or any other court-related documents

Please include any and all materials, regardless of format (digital or physical), including those not listed above that are related to the case in question.
Additionally, if this request has been sent to the wrong department or agency, I would appreciate it if you could provide guidance or contact information for the correct department or agency that handles such requests.

If any part of the request is denied or redacted, please provide a detailed explanation of the specific legal exemption that applies.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your timely response within the period mandated by FOIA.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 3 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

david yupa

From: Muckrock Staff

Subject: Colorado Open Records Act Request: FOIA Request for Case-Related Materials - Devon Erickson

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Hello,

Please find the request form attached. Thank you for your help with this request.

Sincerely,
MuckRock

  • Douglas_County_Sheriff_of_Douglas_County__CO_Signed_6.pdf

From: Douglas County Sheriff

Subject: RE: Colorado Open Records Act Request: FOIA Request for Case-Related Materials - Devon Erickson

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Good morning,

I am researching your records request and will email you an estimate for the requested items once I have completed my research. Please note, this is a large case and will take me a few days to complete my research.

Thanks,
Liz Aguilar
CJRA Supervisor
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office
4000 Justice Way
Castle Rock, CO 80109
Tuesday - Friday
303-814-7183
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“WARNING: This electronic transmission and any documents accompanying it, may contain confidential information belonging to the sender, which may, in whole or part be protected by state statute. This information is intended solely for the use of the individual or agency named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or taking action upon the contents of this information is PROHIBITED. If you receive this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately to arrange for the return of the documents transmitted.”

From: david yupa

Subject: RE: Colorado Open Records Act Request: FOIA Request for Case-Related Materials - Devon Erickson

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ok thanks

From: Douglas County Sheriff

Subject: RE: Colorado Open Records Act Request: FOIA Request for Case-Related Materials - Devon Erickson

Email

Good morning,

Can you clarify if you want all bodycam video and in car video or only bodycam and in car video from the day of the shooting?

Thanks,
Liz Aguilar
CJRA Supervisor
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office
4000 Justice Way
Castle Rock, CO 80109
Tuesday - Friday
303-814-7183
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“WARNING: This electronic transmission and any documents accompanying it, may contain confidential information belonging to the sender, which may, in whole or part be protected by state statute. This information is intended solely for the use of the individual or agency named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or taking action upon the contents of this information is PROHIBITED. If you receive this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately to arrange for the return of the documents transmitted.”

From: david yupa

Subject: RE: Colorado Open Records Act Request: FOIA Request for Case-Related Materials - Devon Erickson

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we want to the footage you have available that is included in this case

From: Douglas County Sheriff

Subject: RE: Colorado Open Records Act Request: FOIA Request for Case-Related Materials - Devon Erickson

Email

Good morning,

I have completed my research on your records request. Please see the estimate below for the items you requested. You will need to contact the Douglas County Courts for any court video, transcripts, or court related documents. The estimated fees depend on the amount of redaction needed, please see the CRS Statutes List<https://dcsheriff.net/records-requests/crs-statutes-for-redactions-or-denials/> for more information concerning possible redactions.
Full Case Report – $420.00
Bodycam video, in car video, surveillance video, third party video, dispatch audio, any audio/video related to case – $25,670.09 - $51,340.17
Photos – $3,392.34 - $6,784.68
*Total estimate range: $29,482.43 - $58,544.85

We will require a non-refundable deposit of $29,482.43 to continue working on this request. Additional fees may be collected upon completion of this request, not to exceed the maximum estimate listed above. We accept all forms of payment, if you would prefer to send a check, please make it out to DCSO or Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Payment can be mailed to:
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office
Attn: Liz Aguilar
4000 Justice Way
Castle Rock, CO 80109

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

Thanks,
Liz Aguilar
CJRA Supervisor
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office
4000 Justice Way
Castle Rock, CO 80109
Tuesday - Friday
303-814-7183
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“WARNING: This electronic transmission and any documents accompanying it, may contain confidential information belonging to the sender, which may, in whole or part be protected by state statute. This information is intended solely for the use of the individual or agency named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or taking action upon the contents of this information is PROHIBITED. If you receive this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately to arrange for the return of the documents transmitted.”