Meridian Police reporting a shooting near City Hall

Meridian Police Department (MPD) is reporting an officer involved shooting in downtown Meridian.

The incident occurred on Meridian Road between Pine Avenue and the railroad tracks, near the City Hall.

There were no officers injured. The suspect has been transported to a local hospital.

MPD and Ada County Highway District (ACHD) are asking the public to continue avoiding the area.

Nothing happened inside Meridian City Hall, according to MPD.

KTVB spoke with witnesses who said there was a car chase involving police and a white pickup truck. One witness said that police rammed the vehicle and that they heard what they believed were gunshots.

MPD will be holding a media briefing regarding the incident at 4:30 p.m.

This is an ongoing incident, check back for more information.