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Additional information released on shooting near
Sandpoint hospital |
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July 16, 2014 |
The Bonner County Sheriff's Office has been
designated as the lead agency in the
investigation of the officer-involved shooting
that took place near the hospital in Sandpoint
on July 8. The Sheriff's Office has released
additional information regarding the shooting,
including the names of those involved.
According to the information made available by
the Sheriff's Office, officers were summoned to
Bonner General Hospital at approximately 9:00
p.m. after receiving a report of a weapons
offense.
After the officer's arrival, a female suspect,
Jeanette Riley, age 35, exited a white van on
3rd Street in front of the Emergency Room of the
hospital.
According to Detective Sergeant Gary Johnston,
"Riley, armed with a knife, engaged the
officers. Riley was non-compliant, refused to
stop her approach. she refused to drop the
knife. As a result of Riley's action, officers
used deadly force to stop the threat."
The Sheriff's Office identified the involved
Sandpoint City police officers as: Officer S.
Ziegler, who has been employed by Sandpoint City
for 3 1/2 years; Officer M. Valenzuela, who has
been employed by Sandpoint City for five years,
and Officer Garrett Johnson, employed by
Sandpoint City for 1 1/2 years.
The Bonner County Sheriff's Office is requesting
that anyone with information about the shooting
contact Detective Sergeant Gary Johnston at
208-263-8417. |
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