🌱 Towne Square Suicide Ruled + Idaho Popcorn + Pizzuto Fate Unknown

Good morning, Boise! I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

Welcome to the Wednesday edition of the Boise Daily. We start with a formal cause of death for the man involved in the Boise Towne Square Mall shooting. A local high school has identified two students as involved in a deadly vehicle accident and is offering assistance to the community. The Idaho Supreme Court has failed to release a ruling on a death row inmate's future, and we have a new listing of property for sale in Boise. One local business is hoping Boise will soon be famous for... popcorn.

First, today's weather:

Sunny, pleasant and warmer. High: 76 Low: 58.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. A shooter involved in the Boise Towne Square Mall in October 2021 died in an act of suicide, according to the Ada County Coroner. KTVB-TV's Morgan Romero and Alexandra Duggan filed a public records request to obtain the cause of death for Jacob Bergquist. Bergquist killed two people and injured three others on Oct. 28 after he entered the mall and started firing his gun. Bergquist, a convicted felon, had multiple incidents with different police agencies for openly displaying a weapon in businesses. (KTVB.com)
2. Bishop Kelly High School, a Boise private Catholic school, has identified two current students as victims of a fatal vehicle crash on Sunday, June 12. Braden Caldwell and Henry Warner were both to be juniors next fall, according to a Facebook post by Bishop Kelly High School. The school is opening an onsite chapel on Wednesday for those needing assistance and counselors will also be at the school. A prayer service will also be held at the school on Wednesday starting at 11:30 a.m. (Facebook)
3. After hearing arguments on Monday, the Idaho Supreme Court have not announced a decision on death row inmate, Gerald Pizzuto. KBOI-AM staff report the court heard both sides on if the state's constitution provides a governor the power to override a pardon and Parole Committee's decision on clemency. Relating to Pizzuto's conviction and death sentence, the Idaho Supreme Court is under no timeline to issue a decision. (670 KBOI - Boise Local News)
4. There are a number homes for sale in Boise ranging from starter homes to mansions and everything in between. Boise Patch provides you a roundup of properties for sale and who to contact if you wish to make an offer. (Boise Patch)
5. Boise is famous for many things, but one local businesswoman is hoping our fair city will soon be notable for popcorn. KIVI-TV's Frankie Katafias introduces Mary Ann Mandel, owner of Idaho Popcorn. Popped in olive oil, all ingredients but the oil are Idaho's own. (Idaho News 6 Boise Twin Falls)

Today in Boise:

• Boise State University will hold a full-day Summer Chamber Music Camp Wednesday. (8 a.m.)
• The CAES Energy Policy Institute in Boise hosts "Power Talks: Geothermal Prospects: Federal Policy, Jobs, and Technology Build-out" Wednesday. (Noon)
• The Alive After 5 Free Summer Concert Series opens Wednesday with the band True Loves in downtown Boise. (5 p.m.)
• The Boise Contemporary Theater presents a free Play in the Park Wednesday. The plays are family friendly. (6 p.m.)
• The Garden City Planning and Zoning Commission holds a hearing Wednesday evening. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Boise State University: "Boise State University values every member of our thriving community. We are proud today and everyday. #BoiseState #PrideMonth" (Boise State University via Instagram)
• Visit Boise: "Here’s to the first of many Boise adventures this summer: @chamorrita_explorer #visitboise #visitidaho #exploreboise #boiseidaho #summerinboise" (Visit Boise via Instagram)
• #BoiseBucketList: "Idaho views. This was @chamorrita_explorer views. Her and her husband made it a date night. Curious what she did? Head to her profile and checkout her caption. Sounds like a fantastic summer date night bucket list adventure." (#BoiseBucketList via Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "☀️Temperatures will briefly warm to above normal by mid week before lowering again with the next upper level system for next weekend. This one doesn't look to be as wet as this weekend's but it will still bring precipitation to the area." (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Boise Fire Department: "The Boise Fire Dive Team will be out on the river this week doing some general water rescue training! With additional water being released, the Boise River is high, cold, flows are fast and hazards have not been cleared." (Boise Fire Department via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another update.

— John Braese

About me: Welcome to the Boise edition of patch.com. I am the community editor in this exciting endeavor for the Boise area. I was born and grew up in Boise, attending Bishop Kelly High School before graduating from Borah High School more than a few years ago. I have seen Boise grow substantially in the last few years, but still maintain my hometown appeal. I want to hear about what is important to you and the stories you wish to see on patch.com. Feel free to reach out to me via email at john.braese@patch.com or drop me a phone call or text at 208 954-9585.

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