Kevin Daniel Mahoney, a 61-year-old male, was a beloved husband and father looking forward to the birth of his first grandchild. His life was tragically cut short on March 22, 2021, when he was one of ten people killed in a mass shooting at a King Soopers grocery store in Boulder, Colorado. His daughter, who was pregnant at the time, described him as her hero and a representation of love.
Mahoney was at the grocery store when a gunman opened fire.
A kind, hardworking, and lighthearted man, Mahoney was known for his love of the outdoors, including walking, hiking, and skiing. He was a dedicated family man who never missed his children's school events or sports games. He and his wife, Ellen, had been married for 35 years and had moved their family to Boulder in 1995. He worked in hotel development and was a respected figure in his professional community. His family remembers him as a man whose smile could light up a room and who will be dearly missed.
The aftermath of the shooting saw a community in mourning and a swift police response. The suspect, identified as 21-year-old Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa of Arvada, Colorado, was taken into custody at the scene. He was subsequently charged with ten counts of first-degree murder. Following his arrest, the suspect's defense attorney requested a mental health evaluation. His brother described him to reporters as having a history of mental illness and being paranoid and antisocial. Law enforcement officials have stated that they believe the suspect acted alone.
