Authorities capture escaped Idaho inmate and his accomplice a day after hospital shooting event
Captured: Idaho Inmate and Accomplice
The recent capture of Skylar Meade, 31, and his alleged accomplice, Nicholas Umphenour, 28, by law enforcement in Twin Falls, Idaho, has brought a dramatic chapter to a close.
“This brazen, violent, and apparently coordinated attack on Idaho Department of Corrections personnel, to facilitate an escape of a dangerous inmate, was carried out right in front of the Emergency Department, where people come for medical help, often in the direst circumstances,” noted Boise Police Chief Ron Winegar.
Arrest and Background
Meade, convicted of aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer with various felony convictions, initiated his escape during a transfer from Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center. Umphenour, a fellow inmate, allegedly opened fire on corrections officers during the event.
- Meade: Sentenced to 20 years for a series of crimes including possession of a controlled substance and introducing contraband.
- Umphenour: Another felon residing in a maximum-security prison alongside Meade.
Repercussions and Further Investigations
Following their capture, the injured officers are on the path to recovery, while authorities are now turning their attention to the alleged involvement of the pair in two prior murders. Meade’s handcuffs were reportedly discovered at one of the murder scenes, further complicating the case.
Furthermore, Umphenour faces charges of aggravated battery and aiding and abetting an escape, adding another layer to the developing narrative around this criminal duo.
Stay tuned for updates as the investigation unfolds and justice seeks to prevail in the wake of this harrowing escape and subsequent capture.
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