The case surrounding the shooting death of Christian Glass, whose life ended in a confrontation with law enforcement in Clear Creek County, has turned a new page. On Wednesday, it was reported that charges were dropped against two Division of Gaming officers initially charged with failure to intervene in the incident. These officers were among six facing charges, according to 9News. While one sergeant from the Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office pleaded guilty last November, the remaining three cases are still pending.

The situation unfolded over two years ago when Glass called for help, citing vehicle trouble. During a tense standoff, officers insisted he exit his vehicle while dismissing his attempts to drop potential weapons out of a window. Siddhartha Rathod Mohamedbhai, the attorney representing the Glass family, as per Denver7 expressed dismay at the recent dismissal, "This isn't fair. The people of Colorado should be outraged." These sentiments reflect a broader frustration felt by those close to the case and community advocates.

As detailed by CBS News, on the night he was killed, Glass informed a 911 dispatcher about having several tools in his car including two knives, which his family's attorney notes, was due to his hobby as an amateur geologist. Glass had expressed fear and refused to leave his car, resulting in officers breaking his window to extricate him. This led to a fatal escalation, where after being tased, Glass grabbed one of the knives and began swinging wildly, culminating in his death.