Jo Acker

Murdered

Case Description
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On October 25, 2021, Jo Acker, a 26-year-old security guard at Boise Towne Square Mall in Boise, Idaho, confronted an active shooter, Jacob Bergquist, who had opened fire inside the mall. Acker, a transgender woman and U.S. Army veteran, acted swiftly to protect others, attempting to stop the gunman. Tragically, she was shot and killed during this heroic effort.

Acker's actions were widely recognized as courageous, with family members and friends honoring her bravery. Her sister, Shawna ...Read More
Victim Details

Jo Acker

Female

White / Caucasian

Boise

ID

2021-10-25

26

Jo

Acker

Primary Suspect Deceased

11/28/2024

Forum Posts (1)
Does anyone know where Jo worked? I tried asking around but no one seems to have a definite answer. ... ...Read More
06/10/2024
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