Victims, suspect identified in Boulder King Soopers shooting

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BOULDER, Colo. — Multiple people were killed in a shooting at the King Soopers grocery store on Table Mesa Drive in Boulder on March 22, according to Boulder Police Commander Kerry Yamaguchi.

One of the people killed was a Boulder police officer, Yamaguchi said.

A suspect is in custody. They were taken to the hospital to be treated for injuries, police announced.

The police department held a press conference around 6:45 p.m. Monday, but did not specify the number of people killed and did not identify any of the victims.

Around 2:45 p.m., the Boulder Police Department confirmed that officers were responding to an active shooter situation at the King Soopers grocery store on Table Mesa Drive.

“Words can do no justice to the tragedy that has unfolded this afternoon,” Boulder Mayor Sam Weaver wrote on Twitter. “Our community will soon grieve our losses, and begin our healing. Our brave police officers and first responders have the gratitude of our entire city.”

You can watch the full press conference below: