‘Blatant act of violence’: Caldwell police investigate dozens of shots fired Saturday

Police are investigating an early morning shooting in which dozens of shots were fired, some of them striking homes and vehicles.

According to a Caldwell Police Department news release, the shooting happened around 12:30 a.m. near a mobile home park on Ustick Road. Officials said about 25 shots were fired.

While gunfire hit some vehicles and homes in the area, police said no one has been reported injured.

The department urged anyone with information about the shooting to call 208-343-COPS or non-emergency dispatch at 208-454-7531.

“We will not tolerate this blatant act of violence in our city or anywhere in our great state,” said Rex Ingram, Caldwell police chief, in the news release.

Nicole Blanchard

Idaho Statesman

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Nicole Blanchard is part of the Idaho Statesman’s investigative and watchdog reporting teams. She also covers Idaho Outdoors and frequents the trails around Idaho. Nicole grew up in Idaho, graduated from Idaho State University and Northwestern University with a master’s degree in journalism. Support my work with a digital subscription