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A 34-year-old mother in Middleton shot and killed her 8-year-old daughter and 5-year-old son before turning the gun on herself in a tragic homicide-suicide. The children's father was also shot multiple times but survived. The incident has shocked the community, and resources for domestic violence support are being highlighted in the wake of the tragedy.
Authorities briefly ordered evacuations for most of the town of Middleton, Idaho, after a gas line exploded at a nearby rural intersection. The evacuation order was lifted after the gas line was shut off, and residents were directed to "shelter in place" instead. No injuries have been reported so far.
The man who died in a shooting at a Middleton auto dealership has been identified as Kawsu Samba, 34. The suspect, Jakira Anderson, has been booked on a count of first-degree intentional homicide and her cash bond has been set at $1 million. The investigation is ongoing.
Jakira Anderson, a woman who complained about issues with a leased vehicle, shot and killed a Middleton used car dealership employee, Kawsu Samba, according to a criminal complaint. Anderson's cash bond was set at $1 million, and she must follow certain conditions if she posts bond. Anderson told police that she purchased the gun legally in September 2022 and said she "hasn't had a chance to register the firearm." She is set to appear in court again for a preliminary hearing on March 30.