UPDATE: The Ada County Sheriff's Office has added several updates and clarifications to the shooting incident in Meridian on August 1.
According to the ACSO, Three Kuna Police deputies fired their weapons during the incident. The suspect was struck by gunfire. Life-saving measures were provided until the suspect was transported to the hospital.
According to the Sheriff's Office, the man did not comply with verbal commands before shots were fired. He exited the vehicle with a gun in his hand.
An investigation into whether or not he fired his weapon during the altercation is underway.
UPDATE: From the latest Ada County Sheriff's Press Release -
At about 6:00 p.m. on August 1, Meridian Police responded to a fight near S. Eagle Rd. and E. Overland Rd. They spotted the suspect's vehicle at 6:16 p.m., but it fled, leading to a chase that ended around 6:22 p.m. when the vehicle was lost near Columbia and Locust Grove.
Later, around 6:37 p.m., Kuna Police found the vehicle in Kuna and started a new pursuit. The suspect then called Ada County Dispatch and said he had a gun.
An Ada County Sheriff’s Office deputy attempted to lay spike strips on Meridian Rd. near Columbia Rd. The suspect vehicle drove towards the deputy, who was standing outside of his vehicle. The deputy was able to move out of the way and avoid being hit
The suspect drove Northbound on Meridian Rd. with the Kuna Police Department using a successful pit maneuver to push the suspect's vehicle in the dirt.
Once the vehicle came to a complete stop, Kuna PD and ACSO spoke to the male adult in the vehicle to obey commands, when then the shots were released and the suspect was struck. The police on hand gave the suspect life saving medical treatment and the suspect was transported to the nearest medical facility in critical condition.
During the press conference, Matt Clifford the Ada County Sheriff stated
- No officers were injured during the shooting
- Boise PD is leading critical incident task force
- The suspect was an adult male and in critical condition
"The on-ramp on Meridian Rd. westbound is closed for ongoing investigations, with deputies and police being interviewed for further information and knowledge of the incident, all personnel involved and no further injuries have occurred."
UPDATE: 9:20 pm:
Ada County Sheriff’s Office will be holding a press conference around 9:45-10 pm today at the Meridian Police Department to share what they know so far.
Officer Involved Shooting Incident Update:
Due to an Officer Involved Shooting, WBI84 at Meridian Rd is currently closed. At this time, all parties are accounted for and there is no risk to the public. More information will be released as it becomes available.
Meridian Police Department have closed the Meridian Rd on-ramp West bound, due to police activity. Heavy traffic and road stoppages are in place.
The Meridian Police have stopped a vehicle on the on-ramp and shots were fired at the suspect.
