According to Boise Police Chief Ron Winegar, a man who had initially called the police for assistance was shot and killed by officers in Boise, Idaho. The incident occurred when officers responded to a call for help from an apartment complex. At first, the officers spoke to the man from the parking lot while he was on his balcony. However, the situation quickly escalated when the man came downstairs and charged at the officers with sharp weapons, ignoring their commands to stop. In response, two officers fired at the man, resulting in his death at the scene. The man, who was in his 50s and had previous interactions with the police, remains unidentified along with the officers involved. Both officers have been placed on leave as the investigation continues. Chief Winegar emphasized that such incidents are unfortunate and not desired in the community, with the officers involved also expressing their reluctance to be involved in such situations. He also referenced a recent fatal shooting involving Boise officers, highlighting that the issue extends beyond just a police problem. The investigation into the shooting is being conducted by the Ada County Critical Incident Task Force, led by the Meridian Police Department.