Israel Castrejon Trejo, a 27-year-old man from Nampa, Idaho, was shot and killed on Sunday, January 25, 2026, in a suspected road rage incident outside the McDonald’s at 195 East Central Drive in Meridian. The confrontation, which police believe began on Interstate 84, ended with Trejo being fatally shot multiple times.
Authorities reported that the altercation escalated after a traffic dispute on I-84, eventually spilling over into the parking lot near the McDonald’s. Witnesses and video evidence suggest that Trejo, who was unarmed, attempted to retreat from the confrontation when he was shot. Emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene, marking a devastating end to what began as a roadway dispute.
The suspect, identified as 23-year-old Jacob Streat of Nampa, was arrested shortly after the shooting. Police confirmed that Streat was taken into custody without incident and has been charged with felony second-degree murder. He is currently being held on a $2 million bond as the investigation continues.
Investigators are working to piece together the full timeline of events, reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses who were present at the McDonald’s and along the interstate. The evidence gathered so far indicates that Trejo posed no threat at the time of the shooting, which has intensified calls for accountability and justice in the case.
The incident has left the Meridian and Nampa communities shaken. Friends and family of Trejo have described him as a hardworking and caring individual whose life was cut short in a senseless act of violence. Community members have expressed outrage over the circumstances of his death, emphasizing the dangers of escalating road rage encounters and the devastating consequences they can bring.
As the legal process unfolds, prosecutors are expected to pursue the case vigorously, with Streat’s first court appearance scheduled in the coming weeks. The tragedy has reignited discussions about road safety, conflict resolution, and the importance of de-escalation in tense situations. For Trejo’s loved ones, the focus remains on honoring his memory and seeking justice for the life lost far too soon.