Police arrest Kuna man in Julia Davis Park for firing weapon near downtown Boise
Police arrested a man suspected of unlawfully firing a weapon Saturday night near downtown Boise.
Officers with the Boise and Meridian police departments responded to reports of gunfire at 7:43 p.m. near Julia Davis Park at West Fulton Street and South Capitol Boulevard, according to a news release from the Boise Police Department.
They found evidence indicating Ryan Owens, 43, of Kuna, took out a firearm “during a disturbance” and fired several rounds, the release said.
Police said there were no reported injuries.
Officers secured and searched the area. After finding Owens in the park, they arrested him “without incident” and booked him in the Ada County Jail on suspicion of unlawfully discharging at a house, occupied building or vehicle, according to police. They said they also recovered a gun and ammunition at the scene.
The department said it was continuing to investigate the incident.
This story was originally published October 8, 2023 at 5:07 PM with the headline "Police arrest Kuna man in Julia Davis Park for firing weapon near downtown Boise."
