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US police say “several people” were killed in a shooting at a supermarket in Boulder, Colorado, including a police officer.
Boulder Police Commander Kerry Yamaguchi said a suspect was taken into custody after the incident at the King Soopers store on Monday.
A witness told the Associated Press that he heard gunshots and saw three people face down on the ground, adding that he “couldn’t tell if they were breathing.”
A suspect has been arrested. Photo: AP
Video posted to YouTube showed one person on the floor inside the store and two more outside on the ground, but the extent of their injuries was unclear.
SWAT teams and at least three helicopters were dispatched to the scene.
Boulder police did not elaborate on the shooting or how many people died. They said police were still investigating and had no details on why.
Boulder County District Attorney Michael Dougherty said authorities know how many people died, but suggested they are not releasing more information at this stage because the families of the victims have not yet been notified.
The FBI said it is assisting with the investigation.
Earlier, Colorado Governor Jared Polis tweeted to say he was heartbroken.
He said, “My heart breaks as we watch this indescribable event unfold in our Boulder community.”
He called it “a very active situation” and said the state was “making all public safety resources available to assist the Boulder County Sheriff’s Department as they work to secure the store.”
White House press secretary Jen Psaki tweeted that President Joe Biden had been briefed on the shooting.
In a statement, the King Soopers network offered “thoughts, prayers and support” to those affected.
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