Update: Ten people are dead, including a police officer, according to law enforcement.
Police said the shooter’s motive has not been determined at this time.
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Chief Maris Harrold said the deceased police officer, Eric Talley, was the first one on the scene and said his actions were “nothing short of heroic.”
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BREAKING: Boulder Police Chief Maris Herold announces that there were ten people killed in the mass shooting today, including Boulder Police Officer Eric Talley.
She says that he was the first officer on the scene and that his actions were “nothing short of heroic.” pic.twitter.com/hPrMS28CJ5
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) March 23, 2021
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Police responded to an active shooter at a King Soopers grocery store in Boulder, Colorado on Monday afternoon.
ALERT: Active Shooter at the King Soopers on Table Mesa. AVOID THE AREA. PIO is en-route.
— Boulder Police Dept. (@boulderpolice) March 22, 2021
A video shows multiple people injured (possibly deceased) and down on the ground as shots are fired.
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DEVELOPING: Police are responding to an active shooter at a supermarket in #Boulder, Colorado. Graphic video shows multiple people injured.
(GRAPHIC VIDEO) pic.twitter.com/mKKCRV9Dm8
— YWN REPORTER (@YWNReporter) March 22, 2021
ABC News reported:
A law enforcement source told ABC News that officers responded to a report of someone shot in the parking area, and when they arrived at the scene, a suspect opened fire on them.
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The suspect allegedly used a long gun, according to sources.
There are reports of injuries, but no further details are currently available, according to a source.
Several law enforcement agencies quickly arrived at the scene, including the state SWAT team.
Police surrounded the grocery store and ordered the shooter to come out of the building with his hands up.
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Police have king Soopers surrounded- multiple shooters inside #bouldershooting #kingSoopers @9NEWS #breaking news #bouldercolorado stay out of the area! @cnnbrk @dailycamera #911 pic.twitter.com/4ib9BRboQv
— Brook Aitken Cinematographer (@Brookaitken) March 22, 2021
Boulder police were seen leading a person away in handcuffs.
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He’s bleeding, but able to walk.
The cuffed person was put on a stretcher and taken away in an ambulance.
He’s on a stretcher now, but his hands were clearly behind his back as he walked over to the ambulance. pic.twitter.com/UHzlogods0
— Rob Zerwekh (@zerwekh) March 22, 2021
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Colorado Governor Jared Polis released a statement on the shooting.
Like my fellow Coloradans, I am closely watching unfolding events at King Soopers in Boulder. My prayers are with our fellow Coloradans in this time of sadness and grief as we learn more about the extent of the tragedy.
— Governor Jared Polis (@GovofCO) March 22, 2021
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