NAMPA, Idaho —
A man suspected of shooting a driver Wednesday in Nampa, and was later shot by a Canyon County deputy, is back in police custody after being treated at the hospital.
The Nampa Police Department (NPD) is leading the Critical Incident Task Force investigation, and has released a basic, preliminary timeline of the events.
At about 3:40 p.m. Wednesday, Nampa Dispatch was notified that a man had shot a driver near the intersection of Middleton Road and Flamingo Avenue. According to NPD, the victim provided a description of the suspect, including the direction in which he fled. The victim is being treated at a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
Around 5:05 p.m. near Cassia Street and Karcher Road, a Canyon County deputy located a vehicle matching the description of the suspect's vehicle. The deputy initiated a traffic stop. When the suspect exited the vehicle, the deputy perceived a threat and shot him, according to NPD. The suspect was treated at a hospital and released into police custody.
The suspect was identified as 40-year-old Rolando Castillo. He was booked into the Canyon County jail for aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a firearm, and grand theft by possession of a firearm.
According to NPD, the aggravated assault was on the Canyon County Deputy who shot the suspect.
Investigators located a stolen gun in Castillo’s possession. The gun had been previously reported stolen through Caldwell Police Department.
Both shooting incidents are still under investigation.
“The Nampa Police Department, along with our CITF partners, will be conducting a thorough investigation into both incidents. We are grateful for the teamwork provided by these agencies,” Nampa Police Chief Joe Huff said.
Canyon County Sheriff Kieran Donahue said what unfolded was a "tense situation that resulted in a deputy making a split-second decision in the name of public safety.”
“I am thankful the incident did not result in the injury of any additional individuals. Violent crime is present in our communities and our law enforcement officers continue to put their lives on the line every day and night to protect our society," Donahue said. "Per our CCSO office policy, the deputy involved has been placed on paid administrative leave.”
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