Multiple People Dead & Injured In Colorado Supermarket Shooting: Report

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A gunman reportedly stormed the grocery store and opened fire. Witnesses described the "stampede" of customers running for safety.

Six days ago, the world learned that 21-year-old Robert Aaron Long reportedly visited multiple spas in the Atlanta area and murdered eight people, including six Asian women. As America dialogues about the tragedy, on Monday (March 22), local news stations out of Boulder, Colorado shared that a gunman walked into a King Soopers supermarket and opened fire.

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Local police and federal authorities descended onto the location and while exact details have not yet been shared, it has been reported that there are multiple injuries. There was reportedly a man with blood on his leg who was walked out of the market by authorities (seen in a clip below) in handcuffs and was later transported by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment. His identity is unknown at the time of this publication.

USA Today reports that a witness named Dean Schiller claimed to have just exited the store when the incident occurred. According to Schiller, he not only heard the gunshots but also saw three people facedown, one of which was in the parking lot, but he didn't know if they were alive or dead. Another witness inside said that following the gunshots, patrons began stampeding to safety.

CNN reports that multiple people have been killed, including a police officer, and the suspect has been taken into custody.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.