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NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)July 30, 2026Hillsborough

Charges Filed Against GEO Group Employee Following Aurora Protest Shooting

The 17th Judicial District Attorney has filed formal assault charges against a GEO Group employee involved in a shooting during a protest at an ICE detention center in Aurora. A 21-year-old protester was injured in the incident, which occurred after a verbal confrontation.

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Why It Matters

The case involves the legal accountability of a private detention facility employee for actions taken during a public demonstration, impacting local judicial proceedings and ongoing protests at the Aurora ICE facility.

Key Facts

  • The 17th Judicial District Attorney filed charges of first-degree assault and attempted first-degree assault against Brandon Booth.
  • A 21-year-old protester sustained a gunshot wound to the foot during the incident.
  • The incident occurred during a protest outside the ICE detention center in Aurora.
  • Booth was initially booked on suspicion of second-degree attempted homicide before the formal charges were filed.
  • Investigators determined Booth lacked formal firearms training.
  • Booth stated to investigators that he interpreted comments about his family as a threat, though he claimed he did not intend to injure anyone.
  • Booth attempted to leave the scene after the shooting before being detained by authorities.
  • The GEO Group is cooperating with the ongoing investigation.

Who's Mentioned

personBrandon Booth“Employee of The GEO Group charged with assault.”personBrian Mason“District Attorney for the 17th Judicial District.”location17th Judicial District“The jurisdiction handling the criminal charges.”organizationThe GEO Group“Private company operating the ICE detention center.”organizationICE“Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in Aurora.”