BOISE POLICE OFFICER CLEARED IN SHOOTING OF PAYTON WASSON IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD #COPSHOOTING

The Boise Police officer that shot and killed Payton Wasson in June 2023 has been cleared by the Gooding County Prosecuting Attorney, no charges will be filed.

"The facts in this case reveal that Wasson was fleeing from a suspected drug deal, grabbed toward a gun in his waistband as officers confronted him, fled from police and drew a gun as he ran, refused lawful orders to stop and drop his gun, and was running toward a crowded area when the BPD officer fired at him," prosecutor Trevor Misselding state