Man Found Dead on Boise Greenbelt Identified; Homicide Investigation Underway

Jordan Harbst, 25, was found unresponsive near the Boise River on July 6. Police are treating the death as homicide and are seeking public assistance.

Boise Greenbelt Homicide: Victim Identified as 25-Year-Old Jordan Harbst

The Ada County Coroner's Office has identified the man found dead on the Boise Greenbelt on Monday morning as Jordan Harbst, 25 years old, kivitv.com reports.

Officers responded at approximately 7:30 a.m. on July 6 to a report of an unresponsive man on the north side of the Boise River near 11th Street. Harbst was found deceased upon their arrival.

Detectives from the Boise Police Department's Violent Crimes Unit launched a death investigation. Evidence suggests the incident occurred between midnight and 7:30 a.m. Police are now treating the case as a homicide. His cause of death has not been publicly released.

No suspect has been identified at this time.

Police Appeal for Witnesses

Boise Police Sgt. Justin Kendall urged members of the public who may have seen anything unusual in the area to come forward.

"Someone may have seen or experienced something that didn't seem important at the time but could be the piece of information that helps move this investigation forward," Kendall said. "If you were on the Greenbelt, saw someone acting suspiciously, or experienced a violent encounter that was never reported, we want to hear from you."

Police are also asking anyone who may have witnessed or experienced a violent encounter on or near the Greenbelt within the past few years — even if it was never reported — to contact investigators. In a news release, the Boise Police Department stated that "investigators are reviewing any information that may help identify connections related to this case."

Anyone with relevant information is asked to contact Ada County Dispatch at 208-377-6790. Investigators are additionally seeking any available surveillance footage from the area and surrounding locations.

Increased Patrols and Safety Guidance

Boise Police have since increased patrols along the Greenbelt. Residents and regular users of the path are urged to remain aware of their surroundings and to report anything that appears out of the ordinary.

Community Fundraiser Launched

A verified GoFundMe has been set up by family friends to support Harbst's family with unexpected funeral costs and related financial burdens. As of Wednesday, July 8, at 6 p.m., the fundraiser had raised $17,775.

Source: Google News MT — Crime (en)