STAR, Idaho — A male teen died from drowning in a pond at Freedom Park in Star on Wednesday afternoon, reports the Ada County Sheriff's Office.
The Ada County Coroner has identified the teen as 14-year-old Jeffrey Shepp of Nampa. In their report, Coroner Richard Riffle indicated that the death was an accidental drowning.
Deputies with Star Police were dispatched to the area around 3:30 p.m. Boise Fire later recovered the teenager from one of the ponds. First responders employed life-saving measures, but those efforts were unsuccessful. No foul play is suspected.
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Star Police were assisted by Ada County Parademics, Boise Fire, Star Fire, Eagle Police, and the Ada County Sheriff's Office.
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The Ada County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the drowning.
The City of Star has shared a GoFundMe page whose proceeds will go towards supporting the Shepp family as they navigate this challenging time.
Idaho News 6 sends its deepest condolences to the victim's friends and loved ones.
