Amtrak Train Shooting - Police Shoot Suspect & Pesky Citizen Who Was Backing The Blue

Feb 22, 2024
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Mount Shasta, California — On December 25, 2023, at approximately midnight, Mt. Shasta Police Department received a call from Amtrak personnel advising that they had a passenger onboard threatening staff and passengers with brass knuckles, exhibiting aggressive behavior, and potentially under the influence. Amtrak advised they would be stopping the train on the railroad tracks at Lake St. and requested an officer respond to assist in removing the passenger, identified as 32 year old Nicolas Detweiler. Mt. Shasta Police Department responded and met with Amtrak personnel who led Officer Jeremiah Capurro to Detweiler.


An altercation between Officer Capurro and Detweiler led to shots being fired by Officer Capurro, striking Detweiler. The assisting crew member was also inadvertently struck by gunfire. Life saving aid was rendered to both Detweiler and the crew member following the shooting. Detweiler succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene. The crew member was transported to a local hospital where he received treatment for his injuries. Officer Jeremiah Capurro has over 2 years of experience with agency. Officer Capurro sustained a moderate brain concussion, due to blunt force trauma, and facial injuries as a result of the altercation and was treated at a local area hospital.