Advisory
On Saturday, October 3, 2020, Meridian Police responded to a report of a shooting. The female subject stated this happened while at Kleiner Park. During the investigation, Meridian Officers gathered evidence and confronted the female, who admitted she had a negligent discharge while at Kleiner Park. Meridian Officers recovered a handgun in the subjects' residence.
This case will be forwarded to the prosecuting attorney’s office for review of charges.
The Meridian Police Department would like to thank Meridian residents and media for their cooperation and patience with this investigation.
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MERIDIAN POLICE DEPARTMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Deputy Chief Tracy Basterrechea 208-846-7351
At approximately 5:18 a.m., Saturday October 3, 2020, Meridian Police were dispatched to a home in the 3800 block of Tahiti Court for a possible shooting victim. Upon arrival police made contact with a female in her fifties (50’s). The female told officers she was exercising in Kleiner Park when she felt a sharp pain in her abdomen. The female stated she walked home to inspect the injury and this is when she discovered she had been shot in the stomach. The female told officers she did not hear or see anything, just felt the pain from the gunshot.
The female was transported to a local hospital where she underwent surgery for her injury. She is currently in stable condition.
If you were in or around Kleiner Park between 5:00 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. please contact the Meridian Police Department with any possible information reference this incident at 208-888-6678.
You can remain anonymous and you can earn a reward of up to $1000.00 if your tip leads to a felony arrest! Contact Crime Stoppers now as follows:
1-Leave a web tip at 343COPS.Com
2-Use our new FREE app, P3! You can get the app on ITunes or in the Google Play Store by typing “P3 tips” in the search bar.
3-Call 208-343-COPS (2677)
Media Release: Victim of Reported Shooting Now Suspect
MERIDIAN POLICE DEPARTMENT
MEDIA RELEASE: Tuesday, October 13, 2020
CONTACT: Stephany Galbreaith, Public Information Officer, [email protected]
Victim of Reported Shooting Now Suspect
On Saturday, October 3, 2020, Meridian Police responded to a report of a shooting. The female subject stated this happened while at Kleiner Park. During the investigation, Meridian Officers gathered evidence and confronted the female, who admitted she had a negligent discharge while at Kleiner Park. Meridian Officers recovered a handgun in the subjects' residence.
This case will be forwarded to the prosecuting attorney’s office for review of charges.
The Meridian Police Department would like to thank Meridian residents and media for their cooperation and patience with this investigation.
PREVIOUSLY RELEASED:
MERIDIAN POLICE DEPARTMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Deputy Chief Tracy Basterrechea 208-846-7351
MERIDIAN POLICE INVESTIGATE SHOOTING
At approximately 5:18 a.m., Saturday October 3, 2020, Meridian Police were dispatched to a home in the 3800 block of Tahiti Court for a possible shooting victim. Upon arrival police made contact with a female in her fifties (50’s). The female told officers she was exercising in Kleiner Park when she felt a sharp pain in her abdomen. The female stated she walked home to inspect the injury and this is when she discovered she had been shot in the stomach. The female told officers she did not hear or see anything, just felt the pain from the gunshot.
The female was transported to a local hospital where she underwent surgery for her injury. She is currently in stable condition.
If you were in or around Kleiner Park between 5:00 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. please contact the Meridian Police Department with any possible information reference this incident at 208-888-6678.
You can remain anonymous and you can earn a reward of up to $1000.00 if your tip leads to a felony arrest! Contact Crime Stoppers now as follows:
1-Leave a web tip at 343COPS.Com
2-Use our new FREE app, P3! You can get the app on ITunes or in the Google Play Store by typing “P3 tips” in the search bar.
3-Call 208-343-COPS (2677)
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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 114 police officers and 28 civilian staff dedicated to making Meridian a great place to live, work and raise a family.
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 114 police officers and 28 civilian staff dedicated to making Meridian a great place to live, work and raise a family.
Address/Location
Meridian Police Department
1401 E Watertower St
Meridian, ID 83642
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 208-888-6678
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