Police responded to the incident on Wednesday night.
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The North End saw a heavy police presence Wednesday night following reports of a shootout with a suspect.
The Boise Police Department said officers responded to a report of an armed subject at 10:24 p.m. near the 700 block of N. 20th Street, according to a social media post from the department. Police said responding officers “were immediately engaged in gunfire” upon their arrival.
An officer shot someone during the incident, according to the department. No one else was reported injured.
Police said they had closed off “about four to six blocks” and asked drivers to avoid the area.
“Boise police have secured the scene, there is no active threat,” the department’s post said.
The incident is under investigation.
The department declined to answer the Idaho Statesman’s request for more information.
Police spokesperson Haley Williams said the department was “working on getting more information confirmed” and would update the public when possible.
Reporter Sally Krutzig covers local government, growth and breaking news for the Idaho Statesman. She previously covered the Idaho State Legislature for the Post Register.