Topline
A shooting at a Boise mall left two people dead and many others injured Monday. Local police reported that the incident led to an officer being injured.
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The Key Facts
According to Boise police chief Ryan Lee, the incident occurred after reports that at least one person had been shot. Police arrived at the scene and exchanged gunfire with the suspect. Lee stated that two people were killed and six others, including a police officer, were hurt. The suspect was taken into police custody. However, officers continue to search the mall for other suspects.
What we don't know
Lee did not name the shooter nor speculate on his motives.
Important Quote
Lee stated, "I cannot stress enough how traumatizing this event is for all of the community."
Important Background
According to the Gun Violence Archive, the United States has experienced 583 mass shootings this year. (The group defines mass shootings as incidents in which at least four victims are killed other than the perpetrator). The Gun Violence Archive compared this to the 526 mass shootings that occurred in 2020, which adds up to 611 total.
