Moscow Police Investigating Physical Altercation on the University of Idaho Campus

September 26, 2025 (Moscow, Idaho) – On September 24, 2025, at approximately 8:53PM, the Moscow Police Department was dispatched to a report of a battery near the intersection of Idaho Avenue and Deakin Avenue on the University of Idaho campus. Officers arrived on scene and found one adult male had sustained significant injuries. The investigation into this incident is still ongoing, no arrests have been made, and no charges have been filed to this point. 

The Moscow Police Department has been made aware of rumors and misinformation being shared in the public in regard to this incident that we would like to address with the facts we have gathered thus far in the investigation.  

First, there is information circulating that the individual found with significant injuries was attacked by multiple assailants. This is false. MPD has recovered evidence that clearly shows this was an altercation between two adult males. 

Second, there is information being circulated that the injured male was “curb stomped” during this incident. The term “curb stomped” commonly refers  to the act of striking someone’s head against the curb of a street with one’s foot. The evidence recovered shows this did not occur in this case and is also false.  

MPD is also aware of individuals in the public sending what is perceived as threatening messages to the non-injured involved party and that person’s fraternity members and acquaintances and inserting themselves into this incident by trying to conduct their own investigation and attempting to contact and harass witnesses. The Moscow Police Department cautions anyone engaged in this type of harassing and obstructive behavior that their actions could potentially constitute a criminal offense and they could face criminal charges. Our agency will continue to conduct its official investigation, and we ask that members of the public refrain from attempting to become involved with this active investigation.  

Lastly, the Moscow Police Department wishes to remind the public that MPD is the only source of vetted, accurate information regarding this investigation or any other investigation that is handled by our department. Further information regarding this incident will be shared publicly when appropriate and permitted by law.