Ten people including a police officer have reportedly been shot dead by a gunman in Colorado, US.
Multi reports gathered by African Entertainment revealed that there was an hour-long standoff between law enforcement officers and the gunman responsible for the killings.
The attack reportedly took place in Boulder at the King Soopers market and the suspect who sustained injury was arrested and is being detained. Videos from the alleged shooting incident have been shared online.
African Entertainment understands that some shoppers who were present during the shooting live-streamed it and shared it on YouTube, with some television stations showing it afterward. The police officer who shot and killed has been identified as 51-year-old Eric Talley. He is reported to have been first the police officer to respond to the shooting.
The shooting started around 14:30 local time (20:30 GMT) on Monday when the suspect entered the supermarket and began firing, this portal has gathered.
Shoppers and employees of the store reportedly disclosed that they had to dive for cover or run to safety as the shooting unfolded.
Credit: African Entertainment