Family of Jalin Seabron Files Wrongful Death Suit Over Highlands Ranch Shooting

The estate of Jalin D’Angelo Seabron Sr. filed a wrongful-death and civil-rights lawsuit in Douglas County Court on Feb. 2, 2026, alleging excessive force after Seabron was shot and killed by Deputy Nicholas Moore outside the Main Event entertainment center in Highlands Ranch. The filing, made on behalf of Seabron’s minor child, accuses the deputy of firing without adequate time to assess or allow compliance and seeks changes in policy, additional training, or civil compensation.

Seabron, 23, was killed on the night of Feb. 8, 2025 as deputies responded to reports of shots inside Main Event. Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekly described the scene as chaotic, saying, “My deputy heard on the radio: 'shooting, multiple reports of shots heard, gunshots,'” and that a gunman had pointed a weapon at people before turning toward the deputy. The 23rd Judicial District Attorney George Brauchler reviewed the case and stated on April 7, 2025 that the officer-involved shooting was reasonably justified under Colorado law.

Plaintiff attorney Tyrone Glover, who announced the complaint at a press conference, framed the suit as a challenge to the conduct and training of responding officers. Glover said, “You have a right to not be seized through excessive force, to not be gunned down because of overzealous, excessive police use of force.” He added that the deputy “did not give Jalin an opportunity to comply, he did not verify that Jalin indeed was the potential shooter he was there for,” and called the shooting “a complete collapse of judgement and training.”

Video evidence is central to the dispute. Media reports indicate Moore’s body-worn camera, his cruiser dashcam, and Main Event security footage captured the encounter. Those recordings reportedly show Moore approaching Seabron armed with a rifle and shouting, “Hey, drop the gun! Drop the gun now!” Accounts differ on timing and firepower: the Denver Gazette reported Moore fired after six seconds on scene and three seconds after issuing commands, and that Seabron was struck seven times in the back and side. CBS reported about seven seconds elapsed from the time Moore exited his cruiser to the first shot and that Moore fired nine rounds in about three seconds. The complaint alleges shots were fired within seconds of the deputy exiting the cruiser and that Seabron’s weapon was pointed downward and did not present an imminent threat.

The broader incident prompted multiple arrests. Authorities arrested Nevaeha Crowley‑Sanders, 23, who was celebrating Seabron’s birthday and is accused of shooting a woman inside Main Event; deputies made additional arrests in the days following the incident. Family members say Seabron was legally carrying a firearm to protect his pregnant girlfriend and deny he was involved in the interior shooting.

For Douglas County residents, the case raises immediate questions about response protocols, officer training, and public safety at popular local venues such as Main Event on Centennial Boulevard. The civil suit sets in motion a court process that could compel the release of investigative materials, bodycam footage, and forensic reports, and could prompt policy reviews at the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. The lawsuit will move through the county court calendar in the coming months and promises to keep the debate over use of force and accountability at the center of local conversation.