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gldstwmn

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Mon Mar 29, 2021, 01:03 PM Mar 2021

'My son would have been deeply offended to know his death would be used to promote gun control' [View all]

‘My son would have been deeply offended to know his death would be used to promote gun control’; Officer Talley’s dad speaks on King Soopers shooting
by: Dara Bitler
BOULDER, Colo. (KDVR) — Homer Talley, the father of officer Eric Talley, who was killed in the line of duty during a shooting at King Soopers on Monday, spoke with TMZ about his stance on guns.
Officer Talley’s father said his son was a staunch 2nd Amendment guy and he believes his son would hate to see his death used to promote gun control, according to TMZ.
His father also said Talley was a strong advocate for gun rights, and had an AR-15 he often used for target practice. He said he has seen the debate erupt over reforming gun laws, and although this tragedy cost him his son, he doesn’t blame gun access and doesn’t think Eric would either, according to TMZ.
Talley told TMZ, “My son would have been deeply offended to know his death would be used to promote gun control. Before he was an officer, he enjoyed shooting.”
FOX31 spoke to Talley’s father hours after he was identified as the fallen officer in the shooting.
“He was a man of heart who loved his job,” Homer Talley said. He described Talley as someone who loved his family as he leaves behind seven children ranging in age from 7 years old to 20 years old.
https://kdvr.com/news/boulder-grocery-store-shooting/my-son-would-have-been-deeply-offended-to-know-his-death-would-be-used-to-promote-gun-control-officer-talleys-dad-speaks-on-king-soopers-shooting/












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Then to Hell with you and your son. Aristus Mar 2021 #1
This is the father of the police officer. gldstwmn Mar 2021 #2
I know. Aristus Mar 2021 #5
+1 pandr32 Mar 2021 #12
Agree!!! bluestarone Mar 2021 #19
Oh! Well, in that case . . . gratuitous Mar 2021 #3
No evidence of critical thinking skills. His son could still be alive if there were sensible... brush Mar 2021 #4
More Projection Claire Oh Nette Mar 2021 #6
I would be deeply offended to have a father who would say such a thing. iemitsu Mar 2021 #7
I agree. He also seems to be talking with the press alot. gldstwmn Mar 2021 #11
"My son would have been deeply offended to know his death would be used to promote gun control." Botany Mar 2021 #8
+1 2naSalit Mar 2021 #24
Didn't the shooter go and buy an assualt weapon the same day or the day before? Botany Mar 2021 #25
I think it was said in news I saw... 2naSalit Mar 2021 #27
Somehow I believe his son would be more offended by being gunned down, for no good reason Siwsan Mar 2021 #9
How many more people have to be killed MacKasey Mar 2021 #10
The Second Amendment has become an article of faith for these people. sop Mar 2021 #13
Did anyone ask him if he thought his son would rethink his stance after what happened? Renew Deal Mar 2021 #14
No but they should. gldstwmn Mar 2021 #26
Maybe he thought different as his blood drained out of his body Hassin Bin Sober Mar 2021 #15
Your son is dead. Forever. Grins Mar 2021 #16
Since when is attacks on a grieving parent, right? Watchfoxheadexplodes Mar 2021 #17
It boggles my mind why the police are not for gun control genxlib Mar 2021 #18
Most of them are for gun control JI7 Mar 2021 #22
oh well IbogaProject Mar 2021 #20
I feel like getting killed by one just MIGHT have affected his opinion on the subject AleksS Mar 2021 #21
Well of course make it political, ugh! Nt Tree Lady Mar 2021 #23
Maybe, but he would have expected it. It happens whenever Hortensis Mar 2021 #28
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