CO - Mass shooting at King Soopers, 10 fatalities including 1 LEO, Boulder, 22 Mar 2021 *arrest*

[Inthedetails]

Boulder grocery shooting updates: 10 dead; suspect arrested

Store employee hid behind trash can
Logan Smith was working at the Starbucks kiosk in the store when a customer alerted him that there was an active shooter in the parking lot. Smith told the "Today" show he ran outside briefly then back inside and called 911. He helped hide a coworker behind some trash cans behind the kiosk, then tried to hide himself.

"I was definitely in a life-threatening situation if the shooter came to the kiosk," he said. When it was over, at least two friends and co-workers had been killed, he said. Another friend has not answered his phone, and Smith said he does not yet know that friend's fate.

"It's definitely been rough," he said. "It's harder than it was yesterday, just thinking about the friends that I lost.

What a horrible experience. I recall seeing a young woman on the news or a stream yesterday who came to the area because her friend worked at the Starbucks and she was worried.

The trauma doesn't end when the shooting stops.


jmo

 

[303gmf]

At about 6:20 in the video, police ask the videographer to get out of the area, and he tells them to “just go worry about the problem”.

While I am grateful for news and video, the videographer was not compliant and was jeopardizing police response.

Not cool.

jmo

He warned others still arriving and was most likely traumatized, his friend was still inside I believe.
Horrifying!

 

[Footwarrior]

Any info on the morning's press conference?

Next one is at 8:30 am MDT.

 

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[CocoChanel]

What a horrible experience. I recall seeing a young woman on the news or a stream yesterday who came to the area because her friend worked at the Starbucks and she was worried.

The trauma doesn't end when the shooting stops.


jmo

I think that the trauma starts with the shooting, and only amplifies in the aftermath. I know how this has shaken me thousands of miles and many degrees of separation away. For anyone who has any connection to the people, the area, and the community of Boulder, I imagine this will cause untold pain and suffering. May they find some semblance of comfort in the days, weeks, months and years to come.

 

[Betty P]

Any info on the morning's press conference?

Supposed to be at 8:30 am local time. Watching CNN now and it appears they're preparing for it to begin. Media assembled, microphone's set up, etc.

 

[GatorFL]

RIP to the 10 who lost their lives. Tragic.

Boulder is a unique town, I enjoyed my visit but probably would not go back.

 

[Betty P]

Presser started

A lot of these are young people in their 20s, also middle age and elderly. Probably people coming in to get vaccine and store workers.

There was an interview on DM, I think, of a young guy who worked at the Starbucks inside the store. He said a few of his friends who worked there were killed.

 

[ilovewings]

The idea that people just doing mundane routine things like going to the grocery store, and get shot dead by some mad man is absolutely horrifying.

 

[yahaint]

Suspect named - Ahmad Alissa reportedly a 21yo. He looks much older to me.

Police identify Ahmad Alissa, 21, as suspect in Boulder shooting

 

[steeltowngirl]

He warned others still arriving and was most likely traumatized, his friend was still inside I believe.
Horrifying!

Good points, particularly that he was traumatized. I still believe when an officer asks a person to clear the scene during a mass shooting, it is not appropriate to argue with them, to not comply and continue filming.

 

[LeeAnnB]

It seems like terrible things continue happening in the beautiful state of Colorado. I don’t get it. What a terrifying situation, it sounds very chaotic. What a cowardly man, going after innocent folks just buying food for themselves and families. Seeing them running out of the store with their masks on made me feel extra sad.

 

[coffeeandacig]

Anyone have any information on this AA? Perhaps the delay in announcing his name was due to scrubbing his online profile.

 

[Dre]

Link to presser please

 

[BayouBelle_LA]

Police identify Ahmad Alissa, 21, as suspect in Boulder shooting

The suspected gunman in Monday’s horrific shooting in Boulder has been identified as 21-year-old Ahmad Alissa.

 

[JoeFromLB]

Ahmad Al-Issa, suspect.

 

[yahaint]

 

[oceanblueeyes]

Seven children. Seven.

Just think about that.

Sickening.

Sitting on my hands, now . . .

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It tragically shows this monster changed the lives of countless others when he ripped the victims away from all who dearly loves them. The victims are the dead, and all who's lives will never be the same ever again.Those who made our world much brighter with them in it. Now because of this evil doer the sun shines dimmer because they were senselessly murdered.

May God be with them all in this time of tremendous loss when they need strength, and courage to go forward to make sure justice is done.

Jmho

 

[JoeFromLB]

Ahmad Al-Issa, 21, from Arvada, CO

 

[Betty P]

FBI Denver office asks anyone with digital media, ie video evidence, please submit it to them via the FBI web site/Boulder Shooting.

No known motive of killer, he was shot in leg, not known who shot him yet. Arrest and affadavit will be filed later today. Collecting statements now, investigation is in the early stages.

Killer was from Arvada, lived most of his life in the US.
They believe the community is safe and that he was the only person involved.
Name going around on social media is a person NOT connected to this as far as they know
Boulder police chief says she lives 3 blocks away from the store, its scary, tragic, etc. Just gave the deceased officer an award a few weeks ago. Saw his whole family in her office then.