Police: Idaho man shot, injured by officers after he held neighbors hostage, shot at car
A Caldwell man is in critical condition following an officer-involved shooting after he reportedly fired a gun at multiple people, including police officers, according to a Caldwell Police Department news release.
Police responded to a report of shots fired in the 3000 block of Colorado Avenue at around 7:45 p.m. on Saturday but were unable to locate a suspect. At around 9 p.m., they were called back to the same area for additional reports of shots fired. Officials said Shane Farwell began shooting at police officers when they arrived. Officers returned fire, striking Farwell.
Farwell was taken to a Boise hospital and was in critical condition as of Sunday morning.
According to police, an investigation found that Farwell and his wife had gotten into an altercation Saturday evening. As his wife left the house, Farwell shot at the woman, but missed her. He then forced his way into a neighbor’s house and held the occupants at gunpoint.
Later, he fired a shotgun at a passing vehicle, striking a woman inside the car with shotgun pellets. The woman was treated at West Valley Medical Center for minor injuries before being released.
Officials said no officers were injured in the incident. Four officers who were involved have been placed on administrative leave as part of department protocol following officer-involved shootings. Idaho State Police will lead a Critical Incident Task Force investigation into the shooting.
Need help?
The Women’s and Children’s Alliance in Boise is available through its hotline at 208-343-7025 for victims of domestic violence, or online at wcaboise.org.
The Faces of Hope Victim Center is available for victims in need of emergency services at 417 S. Sixth St. in Boise. Victims should call 911 in emergencies or call 208-577-4400 on weekdays during business hours. Faces of Hope provides free medical care and forensic examinations for victims, as well as assistance with filing police reports and mental health care after an assault.
Anyone in need of help or who believes they may be in a violent relationship is encouraged to contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-SAFE (7233).
This story was originally published March 29, 2020 at 9:54 AM.
