Grocery store at center of mass shooting has ties to region

Boulder police Chief Maris Herold announced the death toll Monday night and identified the officer killed as veteran officer Eric Talley, 51.

Kroger said it will refer questions to the Boulder Police Department to protect the integrity of the investigation, but on Monday night issued the following statement:

“We are horrified and deeply saddened by the senseless violence that occurred at our King Soopers store. … The entire Kroger family offers our thoughts, prayers and support to our associates, customers and the first responders who so bravely responded to this tragic situation. We will continue to cooperate with local law enforcement and our store will remain closed during the police investigation.”