Jacob L. Streat of Nampa Arrested in Fatal Meridian Road Rage Shooting of 27-Year-Old Motorist

MERIDIAN, Idaho — A 27-year-old man was killed Sunday afternoon in a deadly shooting in Meridian, and Jacob L. Streat, 23, of Nampa, has been arrested on a charge of second-degree murder, according to Meridian Police.

The shooting occurred around 12:30 p.m. in the parking lot of a McDonald’s at 195 E. Central Drive, just north of the Interstate 84 and Meridian Road interchange. Police said the incident may have stemmed from a road rage confrontation or traffic dispute that began on Interstate 84.

Meridian police reported that Streat and the victim confronted each other in the parking lot, where Streat discharged a handgun, firing more than a dozen rounds. Multiple rounds struck the victim, who was unarmed.

Vehicles involved in the incident included a silver 2023 Toyota Tacoma and a blue 2009 Honda Accord, which police said were likely traveling eastbound on I-84 between Nampa and Meridian prior to the shooting.

Jacob L. Streat of Nampa Arrested in Fatal Meridian Road Rage Shooting of 27-Year-Old Motorist

Authorities are reviewing multiple pieces of video evidence and interviewing eyewitnesses to piece together what led to the deadly confrontation.

Streat was arraigned Monday afternoon with a $2 million bond, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for February 9. Meridian police are asking anyone who was in the area around the time of the shooting to contact the department at 208-888-6678 with any information.

Meridian Patrol Lt. Brandon Frasier initially confirmed the shooting on Sunday, noting that “there are witnesses to the shooting as well as multiple pieces of video evidence to review” and that more details would be released as the investigation continues.