BOISE, ID- Authorities with the Boise Police Department (BPD) said that a former staff member at Valley View Elementary School died from a self-inflicted injury while police were attempting to arrest him on child exploitation charges.
According to IdahoNews, the self-inflicted injury happed on Friday, January 10th, as police were attempting to arrest 22-year-old Gavin Snow. BPD, in partnership with the Boise School District, began investigating Snow on Tuesday, January 7th, when Boise School administrators learned of reported allegations and contacted BPD.
In a news release, BPD said officers made contact with Snow and seized his electronic devices. After obtaining a search warrant for the devices, officers found evidence of child exploitation and production of child sexual abuse materials. Officers attempted to arrest Snow at a home on the 5100 block of N. Mountain View Drive. Snow injured himself and died from a self-inflicted injury as officers arrived at the home.
No officers used any force during contact with Snow. Snow was a Special Ed Assistant at Valley View Elementary School. At the time of his attempted arrest, Snow was on administrative leave and was under investigation by BPD.
Based on the evidence found, detectives are concerned that there may be additional victims. The Boise Police Special Victims Unit and the Boise School District are working with known victims and working to identify any other victims. Anyone with additional information about the suspect is asked to call 208-377-6790. Those seeking victim services are encouraged to contact the Ada County Victim's Services Center.
Following the incident, the superintendent of the school system sent an email to families and staff. The email said, in part, "This news is very disturbing to all of us. The safety and well-being of our students and staff is, and always will be, our highest priority. If you or someone you know is in need of support please reach out to your school's administrative and counseling team. We also encourage you to take advantage of the following resources: Boise Community Resources; Boise School District Resources for Support; Mental Health and Well-Being Services for Students & Families; Employee Assistance Program; and Behavioral Health Support for Staff."
The superintendent also wrote, "As always, if you or your student are the victim of sexual harassment or sexual assault involving students or staff, whether it happened on campus or not, please report this to the District. The District has a broad array of support for you whether you wish to file a formal complaint or not. You may do this through a variety of District channels: talk to your counselor, tell a teacher, send an email to titleixcoordinator@boiseschools.org, or use our online reporting form."
In a statement, BPD Chief Chris Dennison said, "Our department is committed to investigating all reported crimes, and we are working diligently to ensure justice for the victims in this case. Our focus remains on fully supporting the victims and their families while ensuring accountability through a thorough investigation."
According to IdahoNews, the self-inflicted injury happed on Friday, January 10th, as police were attempting to arrest 22-year-old Gavin Snow. BPD, in partnership with the Boise School District, began investigating Snow on Tuesday, January 7th, when Boise School administrators learned of reported allegations and contacted BPD.
In a news release, BPD said officers made contact with Snow and seized his electronic devices. After obtaining a search warrant for the devices, officers found evidence of child exploitation and production of child sexual abuse materials. Officers attempted to arrest Snow at a home on the 5100 block of N. Mountain View Drive. Snow injured himself and died from a self-inflicted injury as officers arrived at the home.
No officers used any force during contact with Snow. Snow was a Special Ed Assistant at Valley View Elementary School. At the time of his attempted arrest, Snow was on administrative leave and was under investigation by BPD.
Based on the evidence found, detectives are concerned that there may be additional victims. The Boise Police Special Victims Unit and the Boise School District are working with known victims and working to identify any other victims. Anyone with additional information about the suspect is asked to call 208-377-6790. Those seeking victim services are encouraged to contact the Ada County Victim's Services Center.
Following the incident, the superintendent of the school system sent an email to families and staff. The email said, in part, "This news is very disturbing to all of us. The safety and well-being of our students and staff is, and always will be, our highest priority. If you or someone you know is in need of support please reach out to your school's administrative and counseling team. We also encourage you to take advantage of the following resources: Boise Community Resources; Boise School District Resources for Support; Mental Health and Well-Being Services for Students & Families; Employee Assistance Program; and Behavioral Health Support for Staff."
The superintendent also wrote, "As always, if you or your student are the victim of sexual harassment or sexual assault involving students or staff, whether it happened on campus or not, please report this to the District. The District has a broad array of support for you whether you wish to file a formal complaint or not. You may do this through a variety of District channels: talk to your counselor, tell a teacher, send an email to titleixcoordinator@boiseschools.org, or use our online reporting form."
In a statement, BPD Chief Chris Dennison said, "Our department is committed to investigating all reported crimes, and we are working diligently to ensure justice for the victims in this case. Our focus remains on fully supporting the victims and their families while ensuring accountability through a thorough investigation."
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