Ahmad Ali Aliwi Alissa, 21, has been moved from jail because of threats to his safety
The 21-year-old Boulder shooting suspect has been moved from jail because of threats to his safety.
Ahmad Ali Aliwi Alissa has been transferred from a Boulder County prison to a correctional facility outside the county following the threats.
He is suspected of gunning down ten people in the King Soopers supermarket in Boulder, Colorado on Monday.
He appeared in court on Thursday morning to hear the pending charges he faces and his rights as a defendant.
Alissa was confined to wheelchair during the hearing because he was shot in the leg on Monday.
The Syrian native spoke only once during the proceedings – to tell the Judge he understood his rights.
The suspect has been transferred from a Boulder County prison to a correctional facility outside the county following the threats
Alissa appeared in court on Thursday morning to hear the pending charges he faces and his rights as a defendant
The 21-year-old was confined to wheelchair during the hearing because he was shot in the leg on Monday
He faces ten counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder, but additional charges are expected to be filed in the next few weeks.
Alissa’s attorneys have requested a three-month delay to the trial so they can look into claims the 21-year-old suspect was mentally ill.
Police are still combing the King Soopers supermarket for evidence.
He faces ten counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder, but additional charges are expected to be filed in the next few weeks
Alissa’s attorneys have requested a three-month delay to the trial so they can look into claims the 21-year-old suspect was mentally ill
Before his trial, Alissa was last seen handcuffed and being led out of the supermarket by police
He had removed all clothing except shorts before being taken into custody
Before his trial, Alissa was last seen handcuffed and being led out of the supermarket by police.
He had removed all clothing except shorts before being taken into custody.
A rifle, a green tactical vest and a handgun were recovered inside the grocery store, according to an arrest affidavit.
The victims have been identified as; Denny Strong, 20, Eric Talley, 51, Neven Stanisic, 23, Rikki Olds, 25, Suzanne Fountain, 59, Terri Lieker, 51, Kevin Mahoney, 61, Lynn Murray, 62, Tralona Bartkowiak, 49, and Jodie Waters, 65.
Officials revealed at a press conference Tuesday morning that some of the victims were at the store to get their COVID-19 vaccine.
Tributes have rushed in for the victims, including words from Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone who broke down while reading the names of the ten fatalities in a pre-game press conference on Tuesday.
More than 500 people bundled in winter jackets and wool hats attended a downtown candlelight vigil Wednesday night to mourn the victims and comfort one another
A star-shaped light usually turned on for the holidays glowed on a mountain overlooking the open square and a woman sang ‘Ave Maria’ for the crowd
More than 500 people bundled in winter jackets and wool hats attended a downtown candlelight vigil Wednesday night to mourn the victims and comfort one another.
They observed a moment of silence; violins soothed the crowd; and a helicopter clattered overhead as candle flames flickered in the crisp air.
Boulder, Colorado resident Anna Chesny, 24, sang ‘Ave Maria’ for the mourning crowd, moving many to tears, USA Today News reported.
A star-shaped light usually turned on for the holidays glowed on a mountain overlooking the open square.
