Child in Caldwell home hit by bullet in gang-related gunfire; FBI offers $5,000 reward
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CALDWELL — A 14-year-old was struck by a bullet inside a home near Caldwell early Wednesday morning in a gang-related drive-by shooting, according to a press release from the Canyon County Sheriff’s Office.
The child suffered serious injuries and was still in a local hospital Wednesday afternoon, police said. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrests and convictions of those involved.
The shooting was reported at about 3:40 a.m. in the 14000 block of Helen Lane. Investigators determined the house was struck multiple times in what they believe was a targeted attack.
“It is troublesome to see a resurgence of gang activity in our community, especially when innocent children are caught in the middle,” Canyon County Sheriff Kieran Donahue said in the release. “Those who were involved in this incident, either before or after, will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. If you know something, you need to come forward.”