MERIDIAN — One man was pronounced dead after a fatal shooting near a Meridian McDonald's on Sunday afternoon. According to the Meridian Police Department, the incident was reported to Ada County Dispatch by multiple 911 callers at approximately 12:39 p.m.
One 27-year-old male has been pronounced deceased, and the male suspect, a 23-year-old male, has been detained, said the Meridian Police Department.
The shooting was determined to be an isolated event. "There is no ongoing threat to the public," Meridian Police said.
Witnesses reported that the 23-year-old suspect shot the victim multiple times. The suspect was still on the scene when police arrived and was immediately detained by authorities, MPD said.
When Meridian Police and medical personnel from the Meridian Fire Department and Ada County Paramedics arrived, the 27-year-old victim had succumbed to his injuries.
Neighborhood Reporter Victoria Rodriguez was at the scene, near 195 E Corporate, and reported seeing the covered body of the victim.
WATCH: Meridian Police investigate the crime scene
The location was taped off while authorities secured the scene, Rodriguez said.
Detectives and an evidence truck were reported on the scene.
A witness spoke to Rodriguez on scene, who wishes to remain anonymous. The witness claims to have checked the deceased individual's pulse before witnessing the man who shot the victim call 911. They report 6-8 shots. The witness says they are unable to access their car as part of the crime scene. Idaho News 6 is working to confirm information with police.
MPD has released that there were multiple witnesses and sources of video evidence.
"The loss of life is a tragic event, and the sensitivity of such an investigation is paramount as we conduct this investigation," MPD said.
The identity of the victim will be released by the Ada County Coroner's Office.
The investigation is ongoing.
We will continue to provide updates on this story.
