Patrol cars from several agencies, ambulances and fire trucks filled a section of the mall parking lot.
“I cannot stress enough how traumatic this event is for the community at large, as well as for those that were witnesses, or are the families of those involved or involved themselves,” Lee said.Īfter the shooting, several witnesses stood in the rain outside the entrance to Macy’s - one of five large department stores at the mall - waiting to be interviewed by police or told they could leave. “We really cannot at this time speak to any motivation behind it,” Lee said, calling any speculation premature.
He said investigators believe there was only one shooter, and there is no ongoing danger to the public. “There was an exchange of gunfire that ensued shortly thereafter, resulting in the officer’s injury, as well as the suspect being taken into custody,” Lee said. When the officers arrived, they spotted someone who matched the description of the suspect.
on Monday - including a report that one person was “shot and down” at that time. The mall had been secured by Monday evening, and police said it would remain closed as the investigation continues.īoise Police Chief Ryan Lee said the shooting was reported to law enforcement about 1:50 p.m. Police haven’t released any other information about the victims, officer or the suspect. Police on Monday evening said in a news release that the suspect was in critical condition at a hospital and that the officer who was hurt had been treated and released.
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - A suspect is in custody after two people were killed and four injured - including a police officer - in a shooting at a shopping mall Monday in Boise, Idaho, police said.Īt a news conference, authorities said officers exchanged gunfire with the suspect.
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