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Victims in King Soopers mass shooting identified; 21-year-old suspect charged

Authorities identified nine more victims who were killed in a mass shooting at a King Soopers in Boulder on Monday afternoon.

Police previously identified a Boulder Police Department officer, 51-year-old Eric Talley, who was killed in the shooting at 3600 Table Mesa Drive.

“(Officer Talley) died charging into the line of fire to save people who were simply trying to live their lives and go food shopping,” 20th Judicial District Attorney Michael Dougherty said. “The man who gunned them down will be held fully responsible.”

Officer Eric Talley was among 10 killed in the shooting at King Soopers in Boulder on Monday, March 22.
Boulder Police Department

The victims were men and women between the ages of 20 and 65.

Besides officer Talley, the other victims were identified as:

  • Denny Stong, 20
  • Nevin Stanisic, 23
  • Rikki Olds, 25
  • Tralona Bartkowiak, 49
  • Teri Leiker, 51
  • Suzanne Fountain, 59
  • Kevin Mahoney, 61
  • Lynn Murray, 62
  • Jody Waters, 65

“It’s been a painful year. And we sit here once again surrounded by seemingly incomprehensible, senseless loss,” Gov. Jared Polis said.

Boulder police Chief Herold said victims were identified by 2 a.m. their families were notified by 4 a.m.

Polis and other officials, including Democratic Rep. Joe Neguse, said Tuesday morning that people can’t let themselves become desensitized to mass shootings.

Government officials pointed to the senselessness of people being killed while doing something as routine as grocery shopping.

Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa 
Boulder Police Department

Police also identified 21-year-old Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa of Arvada as the suspect in the mass killing.

He has been charged with 10 counts of murder.

Dougherty said the arrest affidavit and warrant were completed about 3 a.m. Tuesday.

The suspect was taken to a hospital to be treated for injuries, Dougherty said. He added he expects the suspect to arrive at the Boulder County jail later Tuesday.

The suspect was the only person who suffered serious, nonfatal injuries during the shootings, according to police.

Officials did not comment on a motive, but Herold said she does not believe the suspect was previously known to law enforcement.

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