A 47-year-old Idaho mayor died after collapsing as he was attending a town hall on Wednesday night.
Nampa Mayor Rick Hogaboam suffered a “medical emergency” at the regional town hall with neighboring city officials and died shortly after, the city’s government confirmed in a statement late that night.
The city asked that people in the community “keep his family and loved ones in your prayers during this incredibly difficult time.”
“As we begin to mourn this unbelievable loss, please provide grace while we navigate the loss of not only our Mayor, but also our friend,” the city said.
Hogaboam collapsed at about 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday night at Eagle City Hall, according to NBC News affiliate KTVB. A man next to him, Eagle Mayor Brad Pike, administered CPR to Hogaboam as 911 was called.
“The need was to take care of Rick and he got immediate support,” Pike told the
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