Tuesday, January 27, 2026 |
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Family and friends of Aiden Hall mourn the young man’s death.
In the early morning hours of Sunday, January 18th, Cheyenne police officers received a report of a suspicious vehicle at an intersection on the west side of the city.
Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered that a maroon-colored pickup truck had hit a guardrail at the corner of West 9th Street and Deming Drive. Soon after, officers witnessed a young man running from the scene, later identified as 22-year-old Aiden Hall of Cheyenne. Police stated that Hall was intoxicated and admitted to consuming alcohol before the crash.
Officers took Hall into custody and, after confiscating a pocketknife, placed him in the back of a patrol car. According to the Cheyenne Police Department, while handcuffed in the cruiser, Hall was able to bring his hands to the front of his body, access a concealed firearm, and take his own life.
Cheyenne Police Chief Mark Francisco is quoted as saying, “…this is never the intended outcome when officers respond to moments of crisis. Our officers approached this situation with patience and compassion, with the intent of helping the individual.”
Hall was born and raised in Rawlins before he and his family moved away. An apprentice electrician, he owned a home in Cheyenne. His family is questioning how police officers confiscated Hall’s pocketknife but failed to locate his handgun. It is unclear if the knife was found on Hall’s person or if he voluntarily surrendered the blade before being cuffed and placed into the back of the patrol car.
A social media post from an anonymous family member stated that Hall must have been distraught after the crash, believing that he was going to get a DUI or worse. The post continues, noting that Hall was sobbing in the back of the cruiser when officers left him alone to investigate the accident. Drunk and feeling alone, the writer contends that Hall may have feared further consequences once police discovered the firearm in his pants and made the impulsive decision to end his life.
The author of the social media post wrote that Hall was responsible for his actions. However, the Cheyenne Police department also needs to be held accountable for the part that they played in his death.
In a media release from the Cheyenne Police Department, Chief Francisco is quoted as saying, “We are thoroughly evaluating what occurred and will take appropriate steps based on that review.”
Unconfirmed sources told Bigfoot99 that Hall’s family is considering legal action in the matter, adding that their attorney has advised them not to speak to the press.
On social media, Hall’s anonymous family member wrote, “More than anything, I just want everyone to know that the world lost a good young man.”
