CALDWELL, Idaho — A violent altercation involving 15 to 20 individuals dressed in gang attire occurred on Chicago Street on March 21, prompting a police response after reports of shots fired.
Officers arrived at the scene in the 800 block of Chicago Street around 6:30 p.m.
According to reports, the fight escalated when 21-year-old Jazmin Ramirez picked up a firearm that had fallen from one of the attackers. Witnesses say Ramirez discharged the gun into the air in an attempt to break up the brawl.
No injuries were reported from the gunfire, although bullets passed over the head of a nearby citizen, who later expressed a desire to pursue legal action against Ramirez.
Following the incident, Ramirez fled the scene, but police quickly located a suspect vehicle linked to the fight. A high-risk traffic stop was initiated, revealing that the vehicle was occupied by one of Ramirez's relatives.
Shortly thereafter, Ramirez turned herself in to authorities.
She was taken into custody and transported to a local hospital for injuries sustained during the fight. Ramirez faces charges including unlawful discharge of a firearm within city limits, destruction of evidence, and riot.
An investigation into the other individuals involved in the incident is ongoing. Caldwell Chief of Police Rex Ingram emphasized the department’s commitment to community safety.
“This act of violence does not reflect the values of our community, and I am very proud of our swift response which led to the successful and safe capture of the suspect involved in this incident within just a few hours,” Ingram said.