QUICK SUMMARY
Boise Police responded to a reckless driver report on November 28, 2025, leading to a confrontation where the driver, a teenager, fired a weapon and sustained a fatal self-inflicted injury. He was later identified, and a death investigation is ongoing. No officers discharged their weapons during the incident.
On November 28, 2025, Boise Police received reports of a reckless driver on Overland Road, leading to a confrontation on W. Malad Street. The truck driver, a teenager, exited the vehicle and brandished a firearm as officers attempted to engage him. In the ensuing moments, he fired a shot, inflicting a fatal injury on himself. Emergency responders provided immediate aid, but he later died at a local hospital. The vehicle was reported stolen from a Meridian location, indicating a deeper issue of youth and vehicle theft in the area. The Boise Police Violent Crimes Unit is conducting an ongoing death investigation, confirming no officers fired their weapons. Captain Ransom highlighted the tragic nature of the event and emphasized the importance of mental health support. Resources are available for those in distress, including the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.