Idaho Deputy Shot and Killed During Traffic Stop

Boise Police said the suspect fled and was located at a residence in Boise less than an hour later, but was "uncooperative." Shortly before midnight, police said the suspect shot at officers, who returned fire.

April 22, 2024

Deputy Tobin Bolter of the Ada County (Idaho) Sheriff's Office was shot and mortally wounded Saturday. He died in the hospital Sunday.Ada County SO

An Ada County, Idaho, Sheriff’s deputy was shot and killed Saturday during an attempted traffic stop in Boise.

Deputy Tobin Bolter, 27, died Sunday of wounds sustained as he attempted a traffic stop Saturday evening, Boise State Public Radio reports.

A citizen witnessed the shooting, called 911, and performed CPR, Idaho News reports.

Boise Police said in a news release the suspect fled and was located at a residence in Boise less than an hour later, but was "uncooperative." Shortly before midnight, police said the suspect shot at officers, who returned fire, mortally wounding the suspect.

The 65-year-old suspect has not been identified.

"We do not know why he fled or shot the deputy," explained an emotional Ada County Sheriff Matt Clifford at a Sunday morning news conference. "All we do know is that he had a $3,000 misdemeanor warrant for his arrest."

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