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Man killed in police gunfire exchange identified

Boise Police shoot and kill suspect during incident
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The man that was killed in the gunfire exchange with the police Wednesday night in Boise has been identified as Macey Juker.

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The 28-year-old died of multiple gunshot wounds in Boise's North End near the intersection of N 19th and W. Washington Street after an altercation with police.

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Juker was pronounced dead at the scene after lifesaving measures were unsuccessful.

The city has reported that several offers responded to reports of active shooting in the North End neighborhood. Upon attempts to safely apprehend the suspect, the suspect started firing his weapon at the officers, resulting in six officers returning fire.

The incident is still under investigation.