MERIDIAN, Idaho (AP) – A quiet Sunday evening in a North Meridian neighborhood turned into a tragedy as Meridian police responded to a domestic-related 9-1-1 call, only to discover a double murder had taken place.
Meridian Police Chief Tracy Basterrechea addressed the media on Monday, expressing condolences to the victims and their families affected by the senseless act of violence. The two victims, 33-year-old Emily Works and 41-year-old Sarah Walmsley, were shot to death at a home on North Cougar Way.
Basterrechea revealed that the suspect, 33-year-old Clint Caleb Powers, was quickly identified by officers. Powers fled the scene and later carjacked a vehicle about half a mile away from the home.
During the pursuit, Powers fired at a deputy attempting a traffic stop, posing a grave danger to the deputy and the surrounding residential area. The chase finally came to an end when Powers jumped over a fence into the backyard of a home, where he was apprehended.
An eleven-year-old child who was present at the scene of the crime was able to leave the home and is now safe with family members.
Domestic violence situations can have devastating consequences, as evidenced by this tragic incident. It is crucial for anyone involved in such situations to seek help from local police departments or organizations specializing in domestic violence support, such as the Women’s and Children Alliance and Faces of Hope.
In North Meridian, two women lost their lives, leaving their families forever changed. The community is left grappling with the aftermath of this heinous crime, as law enforcement works to piece together the events that led to this tragic outcome.