BOISE, ID - In an update from the Boise Police Department (BPD), an officer has fatally shot the man suspected of shooting an Ada County Sheriff's deputy during a traffic stop that took place during the evening hours on Saturday, April 20th.
According to KTVB, during a news conference on Sunday morning, April 21st, Sheriff Matt Clifford announced that the deputy, identified as Tobin Bolter, has died from his injuries. As tears began to flow from the sheriff's eyes, he thanked the people that helped or reached out after the shooting. He said, "I want to thank all of the people all over Idaho, all the chiefs and sheriffs that have reached out. It' not just our community here. It shows what kind of state we live in."
Law enforcement launched a manhunt to find the alleged shooter after finding his unoccupied vehicle around 9:30 p.m., on Saturday near South Roosevelt and West Dorian streets. Officers eventually located the suspect nearby on South Jackson Street outside a home. Officers tried to get the man to surrender, but that was unsuccessful.
Neighbors received a "CodeRed" notification, which is a warning about the manhunt. CodeRed warnings are sent out by law enforcement to alert people located in a certain area about a nearby emergency. Members of BPD's Special Operations Unit responded and attempted to take the suspect safely and peacefully into custody.
However, he was uncooperative and shortly after midnight, officers said that suspect opened fire on them. A Boise Police officer returned fire. The suspect was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead. No officers were injured at the scene.
Bolter was alone during the traffic stop. Another deputy who was on their way to help Bolter was involved in a crash with another car and a power pole near South Meridian Road and East Amity Road. The deputy was taken to Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center and has been listed in stable condition.
After the news of the suspect being found and fatally shot by the Boise police officer, Boise Police Chief Ron Winegar said in a statement, "We are thankful no innocent, uninvolved bystanders were injured in these violent encounters. There is absolutely no excuse for this violence perpetuated against police in our community. I am both angered and heartbroken at the same time."
According to reports, a bystander who witnessed Bolter being shot on Saturday during the traffic stop called 911 and performed CPR on the deputy. When discussing the traffic stop, Clifford said, "Video shows the deputy never even made it to the window."
Clifford said that Bolter has been with the sheriff's office since January, having previously worked at the Meridian Police Department and the Pleasant Hill Police Department in California. Bolter was the first Ada County Sheriff's deputy to be killed in the line of duty in the officer's history. Clifford said, "This is something you don't even want to experience as an agency head. It will be one of those things that will never be forgotten."
The suspect, a 65-year-old man, reportedly had a $3,000 warrant out for his arrest. However, police still do not know why he shot the deputy. The Garden City Police Department will lead the Ada County Critical Incident Task Force's investigation of the shooting.
According to KTVB, during a news conference on Sunday morning, April 21st, Sheriff Matt Clifford announced that the deputy, identified as Tobin Bolter, has died from his injuries. As tears began to flow from the sheriff's eyes, he thanked the people that helped or reached out after the shooting. He said, "I want to thank all of the people all over Idaho, all the chiefs and sheriffs that have reached out. It' not just our community here. It shows what kind of state we live in."
Law enforcement launched a manhunt to find the alleged shooter after finding his unoccupied vehicle around 9:30 p.m., on Saturday near South Roosevelt and West Dorian streets. Officers eventually located the suspect nearby on South Jackson Street outside a home. Officers tried to get the man to surrender, but that was unsuccessful.
Neighbors received a "CodeRed" notification, which is a warning about the manhunt. CodeRed warnings are sent out by law enforcement to alert people located in a certain area about a nearby emergency. Members of BPD's Special Operations Unit responded and attempted to take the suspect safely and peacefully into custody.
However, he was uncooperative and shortly after midnight, officers said that suspect opened fire on them. A Boise Police officer returned fire. The suspect was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead. No officers were injured at the scene.
Bolter was alone during the traffic stop. Another deputy who was on their way to help Bolter was involved in a crash with another car and a power pole near South Meridian Road and East Amity Road. The deputy was taken to Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center and has been listed in stable condition.
After the news of the suspect being found and fatally shot by the Boise police officer, Boise Police Chief Ron Winegar said in a statement, "We are thankful no innocent, uninvolved bystanders were injured in these violent encounters. There is absolutely no excuse for this violence perpetuated against police in our community. I am both angered and heartbroken at the same time."
According to reports, a bystander who witnessed Bolter being shot on Saturday during the traffic stop called 911 and performed CPR on the deputy. When discussing the traffic stop, Clifford said, "Video shows the deputy never even made it to the window."
Clifford said that Bolter has been with the sheriff's office since January, having previously worked at the Meridian Police Department and the Pleasant Hill Police Department in California. Bolter was the first Ada County Sheriff's deputy to be killed in the line of duty in the officer's history. Clifford said, "This is something you don't even want to experience as an agency head. It will be one of those things that will never be forgotten."
The suspect, a 65-year-old man, reportedly had a $3,000 warrant out for his arrest. However, police still do not know why he shot the deputy. The Garden City Police Department will lead the Ada County Critical Incident Task Force's investigation of the shooting.
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