Police Officer Eric Huston Talley, Boulder Police Department, Colorado

Police Officer Eric Huston Talley

Boulder Police Department, Colorado

End of Watch Monday, March 22, 2021

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Eric Huston Talley

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. He is survived by his wife, seven children, and parents.

In 2022, the Boulder Post Office was renamed the Eric H. Talley Post Office.

Bio

Age 51
Tour 11 years
Badge 10-9

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Rifle
Offender Shot and wounded

active shooter

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To Officer Talley's wife, seven children and parents. I am so very sorry for your loss. It's a loss to all kind people who appreciate and benefit from the protection of the Police. What bravery it took Officer Tallley to engage with the suspect and put his life on the line to protect the public shopping inside the store. He was doing the very job he swore to. A true hero, May God bless you, and take Officer Eric H. Talley into His loving arms. Amen.

Grateful Citizen
Rochester, NY

June 17, 2025