BOISE, Idaho – An Ada County deputy was shot and killed yesterday during a traffic stop in the Boise area.
On April 20, around 8:55 p.m., an Ada County Sheriff’s Office deputy made a traffic stop at West Overland Road and South Raymond Street in Boise.
At some point during the stop, the suspect in the vehicle shot the deputy. A citizen witnessed the shooting, called 911, and performed CPR.
The deputy was transported to Saint Alphonsus, and, according to the Ada County Sheriff’s Office was pronounced dead this morning due to his injuries, he was 27-years-old.
“Our sincerest thoughts and prayers are with the injured Ada County Deputy and his family at this extremely difficult time,” said Boise Police Chief Ron Winegar. “We are thankful no innocent, uninvolved bystanders were injured in these violent encounters. There is absolutely no excuse for this violence perpetrated against police in our community. I am both angered and heartbroken at the same time.”
Boise police said the suspect was located and was shot by Boise police. Preliminary information from deputies indicates the suspect a 65-year-old male had a misdemeanor warrant.
