Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer Eric Talley was shot and killed at about 2:30 pm while responding to an active shooter incident at the King Sooper's grocery store at 3600 Table Mesa Drive.
Officer Talley was the first officer to arrive at the scene and was shot as he engaged the gunman. The subject was taken into custody a short time later after being wounded.
The subject murdered a total of 10 people, including Officer Talley, during the incident.
Officer Talley had served with the Boulder Police Department for 11 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, seven children, and parents.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Talley gave the Boulder Police Department 11 years.
Thank you for your service to the Boulder community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Talley.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Eric Huston Talley is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In CO, 235 of 360 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 65.3% of this state's fallen. That is 11.1 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Boulder Police Department, 5 of 7 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 71.4% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Eric Huston Talley's cause is highlighted.
How Eric Huston Talley Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Eric Huston Talley is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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