NAMPA, Idaho — Nampa police shot and killed a man who attempted multiple carjackings and threatened citizens in the McDonald's parking lot in Nampa at Marketplace and Midland.
In a press release from the Canyon County Sheriff's Office, authorities confirm that a man fled St. Luke's hospital and unsuccessfully attempted a carjacking in the hospital parking lot.
The man then ran to the O'Crab restaurant on Marketplace Blvd. and took two knives, exited the restaurant, and proceeded next door to the Chick-fil-A drive-thru line where he unsuccessfully attempted to carjack a vehicle. He then ran to the neighboring McDonald's parking lot where, after being confronted by officers, he lunged toward a citizen, causing an officer to discharge his firearm to stop the suspect.
The man, identified as Adam Michael Trejo, 37, of Nampa, died from injuries at the scene. No other injuries were reported in the incident.
Initial reports were that Trejo had charged officers. This was incorrect. The officer fired his weapon when the officer saw that a citizen was in danger.
A Critical Incident Task Force led by the Canyon County Sheriff's office will continue to investigate the details of the incident.
The officer involved in the shooting has been placed on administrative leave, as per department policy.
