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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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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
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Boulder Police Department has lost 7 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Eric is one of 236 officers killed feloniously in CO, 65.4% of the 361 remembered there.
Eric is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Eric is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2021, 1 officer at Boulder Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 2021, 2 officers in CO were killed feloniously, the 33rd heaviest of 113 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 9.
In 2021, 90 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 66th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2021, 92 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 69th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Eric was 51. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Boulder Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 26 and 45; the middle age was 30. Eric had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 3.5 years.
Eric was 51. Of the 184 killed feloniously in CO whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 47; the middle age was 39. Eric had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Eric was 51. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Eric had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Eric was 51. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Eric had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 20% of these deaths at Boulder Police Department; November holds the most, 40%. Mondays: 40%.
March holds 8.1% of these deaths in CO; October holds the most, 11.9%. Mondays: 14.4%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 71.4% of all 7 deaths at Boulder Police Department, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 65.4% of all 361 deaths in CO, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause.
His people
Boulder Police Department has 7 officers remembered here, Eric among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 41-W
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