MERIDIAN POLICE DEPARTMENT
MEDIA RELEASE: Monday, August 31, 2020
CONTACT: Stephany Galbreaith, Public Safety PIO,
[email protected]
Officer Involved Shooting in Meridian
On Monday morning around 3:30am, Meridian Officers were dispatched to the KOA RV Park in Meridian after a report of shots fired in the area. Meridian Police, Boise Police, and Ada County Sheriff's Office responded to the call. Upon arriving to the scene, officers heard shots fired indiscriminately from a trailer and immediately began securing the area. Ultimately, officers returned fire, killing the male suspect. Fortunately, no officers or surrounding citizens were injured during the incident.
The Ada County Critical Incident Task Force will investigate the shooting, with Garden City Police leading the investigation. The Meridian Police Department would like to thank the residents in the area for their cooperation and patience during this tense situation.
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The Meridian Police Department’s mission is to provide the highest quality service in partnership with the community to preserve and protect life and property through education, prevention and enforcement. The department has 127 police officers and 37 civilian staff dedicated to making Meridian a great place to live, work and raise a family.
