A 78-year-old woman has died after being shot Friday evening in Meridian, and police say her grandson has confessed to the crime.
According to the Meridian Police Department (MPD), officers responded to reports of a gunshot victim near Manning Street and 46th Avenue around 5 p.m. Emergency responders from MPD, the Meridian Fire Department, and Metro Ambulance found the victim, Sandra Goodwin, suffering from a gunshot wound. She was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition but later died from her injuries.
Authorities said the suspect — Goodwin’s grandson — walked into the Meridian Police Department on 22nd Avenue shortly after the shooting and allegedly confessed to the incident. His name has not yet been released as the investigation remains ongoing.
Judge Dustin Markham has ordered that the suspect be held without bond, citing public safety concerns. The suspect is scheduled for a reevaluation hearing on November 3.
The Meridian Police Department has announced a press conference for Monday at 9:30 a.m., where officials are expected to provide further details about the case.
Neighbors and community members have expressed shock and sadness over the tragedy, describing Goodwin as a kind and loving grandmother who was deeply devoted to her family.
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