Police identify man killed in officer involved shooting

 

Police have identified the man Nampa police officers shot and killed during a traffic stop Friday.

Leonel Salinas of Nampa died at the scene of the traffic stop despite receiving medical aid, according to the Caldwell Police Department, which is leading the investigation of the shooting.

The Idaho Press reports, the shooting occurred just after 3 p.m. Friday in the area of 11th Avenue North and Second Street North.

While police conducted a traffic stop, one of the officers sustained a stab wound to the face from Salinas, prompting a second officer to shoot him. No information was given as to why the man was stopped or what prompted the alleged stabbing.

The officer who was stabbed suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was expected to recover; his current condition is unknown.

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