Mohamud Mkoma is still in the hospital, more than two weeks after the shooting. Author: KTVB Staff Updated: 5:18 PM MDT July 14, 2021
The shooting happened on 36th Street and North Eyrie Way in Boise, when police confronted a suspect who was connected to a missing teenager.
Boise Police Chief Ryan Lee said the suspect fled when officers on patrol spotted his vehicle. Officers believed they saw a gun in the vehicle during the pursuit.
Lee said something happened that compelled the officers to exercise force and shoot the suspect when they were able to stop and confront him. The suspect was taken to the hospital and into surgery.
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Boise Police Chief Ryan Lee says the individual involved in the shooting is currently undergoing surgery. There is no threat to the public at this time. Author: Katija Stjepovic (KTVB), KTVB Staff Published: 8:16 PM MDT June 27, 2021 Updated: 10:13 PM MDT June 27, 2021
BOISE, Idaho Boise Police reported a shooting incident that took place on Sunday afternoon on 36th Street and North Eryie Way in Boise.
The shooting occurred as officers confronted a suspect who was believed to be connected to a missing 14-year-old who has since been found safe.
According to the Boise Police Department (BPD) Twitter account, officers began seeking information regarding the whereabouts of Mohamud Hassan Mkoma in relation to a missing child at 6:22 p.m. on Sunday. The tweet said officers had reason to believe the child, a 14-year-old, was in danger.
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