Coverage dated August 3, 2023

Police shoot and kill a man in Boise, Idaho who they say called for help, then charged at officers

Headline from KTVZ Bend

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Police officers shot and killed a man who had called them for help on Thursday in Boise, Idaho, according to the Boise police chief. Officers responded at about 10:55 a.m. Thursday to a call from a man requesting police assistance at his apartment, the Idaho Statesman reported.

KTVZ Bend's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Reports & sources

5 articles, oldest first.

  1. KTVZ Bend

    Police shoot and kill a man in Boise, Idaho who they say called for help, then charged at officers (opens KTVZ Bend)

    Published

    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Police officers shot and killed a man who had called them for help on Thursday in Boise, Idaho, according to the Boise police chief. Officers responded at about 10:55 a.m. Thursday to a call from a man requesting police assistance at his apartment, the Idaho Statesman reported.

  2. The Columbian

    Police shoot and kill a man in Boise, Idaho, who they say called for help, then charged at officers (opens The Columbian)

    Published

    The Columbian's feed description

    BOISE, Idaho — Police officers shot and killed a man who had called them for help on Thursday in Boise, Idaho, according to the Boise police chief.

  3. Local News 8

    Police shoot and kill a man in Boise who they say called for help, then charged at officers (opens Local News 8)

    Published

    Local News 8's feed description

    Police officers shot and killed a man in downtown Boise, Idaho.

  4. Fox News

    Idaho police fatally shoot man who called for help, then attacked officers (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    Idaho officers responded to a call from a man requesting help. After the police arrived at the scene, the man allegedly charged at the officers, prompting the police to open fire.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

Police shoot and kill a man in Boise, Idaho who they say called for help, then charged at officers | Since Then