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March 24, 2021 Vol. 16 No. 22
‘Grocery Store Massacre’ Ten killed in Boulder store shooting Including police officer, suspect in custody By Desert Star Staff Ten people were killed in a shooting spree at a grocery store in Boulder, Colorado, including one police officer, local law enforcement
confirmed. A suspected gunman has been arrested. “Our hearts go out to all families impacted. There are ten fatalities,” Boulder Police Chief Maris Herold
told a press conference on Monday evening, several hours after a gunman went on a shooting rampage at a King Soopers supermarket in the Table Mesa neighborhood.
Among the victims was officer Eric Talley, who was first to respond to the reports of a gunman with “a patrol rifle” at the store, Herold said, calling the officer’s conduct “heroic.”
By Desert Star Staff Spotlight 29 Casino will host a job recruitment fair on Wednesday, March 30, from 12 PM to 5 PM to fill various positions in many departments in the Spotlight 29 and Tortoise Rock Casinos. Hiring Managers will seek qualified applicants for dozens of jobs in multiple departments, emphasizing dealers and people eligible to run table games. Spotlight 29 will pay for qualified applicants to attend a dealer school if applicable. In addition to openings for Dealers and Table Game staff, the casino will be filling positions in Public Safety, Janitorial, Bartenders, and
other slots currently on the casino’s website. All open positions will include healthcare benefits that
start within the first 30 days (including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance), competitive wages, a 401(k)
program, paid PTO and vacation time, opportunities for advancement, and free dealer training, all in a fun
Boulder County District Attorney Michael Dougherty also praised the officer. “My heart goes out to Eric Talley’s family,” he said while extending condolences to Continues on Page 5
Spotlight 29 Hosts Job Fair for Two Casinos
and exciting atmosphere. For a complete list of open Continues on Page 5