Boise, Idaho – Police in Boise, Idaho, are actively searching for a white supremacist who orchestrated a daring jailbreak from custody during a violent incident at a local hospital. The suspect, Skylar Meade, along with his accomplice Nicholas Umphenour, broke free from prison guards while receiving medical treatment, leaving three staff members injured in the chaos. Authorities are urging the public to report any sightings of the fugitives and to avoid confronting them due to their dangerous nature.
The violent escape unfolded at the hospital’s emergency department, where gunfire erupted as Meade and Umphenour attempted to flee the scene. Two prison officers were shot during the incident, with one in critical condition, while a third staff member was accidentally wounded by responding officers who mistook him for a target. Boise Police Chief Ron Winegar described the attack as brazen and coordinated, emphasizing the danger posed by the escaped inmates.
Following the jailbreak, law enforcement officers swiftly responded by locking down the hospital and conducting an intensive search for the suspects. Winegar issued a warning to the public, urging anyone with information on Meade and Umphenour’s whereabouts to contact 911 immediately. The fugitives, armed and considered dangerous, have demonstrated a willingness to resort to extreme violence to evade capture, heightening concerns for public safety.
Meade, a known member of the Aryan Knights white supremacist gang, was serving a lengthy prison sentence for assaulting a law enforcement officer. With his release not scheduled until 2036, the escape has raised alarm about the risks posed by individuals with extremist backgrounds in the criminal justice system. Despite the chaos and violence of the escape attempt, authorities are hopeful that the injured staff members will recover fully from their wounds, providing a small silver lining to the tragic incident.