Incident on Bannock Street was shooting, Boise Police say. A suspect was questioned.
Police say they are still investigating a Thursday night shooting on W. Bannock Street in Boise that prompted a large response to the area and led to Bannock being blocked off between 17th and 18th streets.
Police were dispatched to the scene at around 7:50 p.m., according to a Boise Police Department spokesperson, Haley Williams. One victim was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. He was later released after being treated.
The second subject was on the scene when police arrived.
“No suspect was arrested last night,” Williams told the Idaho Statesman in a Friday text message. “A man was taken into custody for questioning and released. At this time the completed investigation will be forward(ed) to the (Ada County) prosecutor’s office for a decision on charges.”
Williams declined to say exactly what kind of firearm was involved. Police said they do not believe there is any ongoing threat to the public.
The police presence in the downtown block included at least eight BPD vehicles and a dozen Boise officers, who were all still present as the time neared 9 p.m. Thursday. There also was one Garden City Police vehicle at the scene. Officers could be seen interviewing residents of the block.
This story was originally published August 5, 2021 at 9:40 PM.
CORRECTION: This story has been updated to reflect that no arrest was made, but a person was in custody and questioned at one point.
