One year after Boulder King Soopers shooting, case against suspect could proceed
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- March 22, 2022 marks one year since the tragedy at the Table Mesa King Soopers in Boulder. Ten people, including a police officer, were allegedly killed by 21-year-old Ahmad Alissa.
The suspected shooter faces 115 counts, according to 9News. The charges are:
- 10 counts of first-degree murder
- 27 counts of attempted first-degree murder of civilians
- 20 counts of attempting first-degree murder of law enforcement
- One count of first-degree assault
- 10 counts of using a prohibited large capacity magazine during a crime
In December, the suspect was deemed incompetent to stand trial. But now, according to our news partners in Denver, his competency will likely be restored.
According to 9NEWS, the state mental health hospital in Pueblo says there is a "substantial probability that the suspect will likely be restored to competency within the reasonable future."
A forensic psychiatrist tells 9NEWS that incompetent suspects are often eventually restored to competency using medication and therapy.
"Sometimes it happens quickly, sometimes it takes six months to a year, but it almost always happens," said Dr. Max Wachtel, a forensic psychiatrist.
If the case does to trial, lawyers for Alissa may use the insanity defense.
A progress report from the mental hospital on Alissa's competency is due to the court on April 15th.
The Table Mesa King Soopers is closed Tuesday and will reopen Wednesday.
All King Soopers and City Market stores paused for a moment of silence at 2:30 pm.
