Lapwai, Idaho

The Nez Perce Tribal Police Department has been made aware of a “Shots Fired” call on March 13, 2024, with a discharge of a pellet gun in the vicinity of the Early Childhood Development Center (ECDP) in Lapwai, Idaho while children and staff were outside. Tribal Police is taking this matter seriously and are investigating the incident. The offender could face charges of Aggravated Battery and Endangering the Welfare of a Minor. Please contact Nez Perce Tribal Police if you have any information regarding this incident at 208-843-7141, reference NPTPD case number 24-T452 “Shots Fired.”

Police Chief Mark Bensen

By: K9 Officer White

Case Number: 24-T452