Denver Defense Attorney Dead After Standoff
Michael Andre, a Denver criminal defense lawyer, was found dead in his Cherry Creek home after a day long standoff with police.
"These are very volatile situations. We had developed information that led us to believe the individual inside was suicidal. And we wanted to provide every opportunity for him to come out on his own," Denver Police Det. John White said. ....During the standoff, friends of Andre, including several men he had represented, gathered outside the police perimeter. Michael McGinley, 46, said Andre faced stress at work, and others said he was wrestling with family problems as well. "This is un-necessary. If they could just allow me to go in, I could bring him out," Andre Walker, 32, said at a police barricade. Three hours later, Walker stood in a the dark street distraught as television news trucks pulled away. Police "should have gone in earlier," he said. "They had that infra-red sensor. They should have known he wasn't moving."
Andre represented Willie Clark, the owner of the SUV that killed Bronco cornerback Darrent Williams. Clark remains in jail. Criminal defense work is stressful, there's no question about it. I didn't know Mr. Andre, but I'm sad nonetheless. May he rest in peace.
Comments
Submitted by Melissa (not verified) on Mon, 2009-02-23 00:25.
I met Andre at Bennigan's and remained friends ever since. I still struggle with his death and so just wanted to extend my thoughts and prayers on the anniversary. You are my guardian angel, that is for sure!!! Love*
Submitted by Elevated Voices - Associated Press, Do Your Homework (not verified) on Fri, 2007-07-06 05:04.
[...] number listed for Andre was not immediately returned. That’s because Michael Andre died in February . Andre’s death garnered substantial headlines at the time, including in the Denver Post [...]
Submitted by Tom (not verified) on Wed, 2007-03-14 06:58.
I want to reiterate the words of Stephen. I worked with Andre (he didn't like to be called Mike or Michael) for 5 years and have known him for 15. I know that all of the people that worked with him in Boulder, whether they have seen him recently or not, will miss him. Andre was the type that would drop everything to come and help you, and it's for acts like that, that he will always be remembered for.
Submitted by john bradley (not verified) on Thu, 2007-03-08 11:47.
I am so sorry to think that you felt that you were without support from your family and friends to push you to this tragic final event.
All who loved you would have stepped willingly forward to help, I would have dropped anything to be by your side, I have had to learn 3rd hand and far too late
Submitted by David (not verified) on Thu, 2007-03-01 13:01.
I am surprised and saddened as well, and my wishes also go out to his family and friends. I was a high school classmate of Mike's. Back then, he was the type of guy that was friendly with anyone, usually a big smile on his face. Very sad news.
Submitted by Stephen (not verified) on Fri, 2007-03-02 18:36.
I have known Andre for over 11 years, back before he was a lawyer and working at a resturant as a waiter. He always made you laugh. He challenged you to think. Even though we had not hung out in years and not spoken for a year, I know that I will miss him. God Speed Andre. Your old friends from Bennigan's will miss you.
Submitted by Angela (not verified) on Tue, 2007-02-27 00:26.
I am deeply sadened about this and my prayers and heart goes out to his wife whom I worked with for quite a while. I hope that his family is doing ok. Thinking of you...
