Twin Falls, ID – Katheryn Welch, 53, faces charges after allegedly shooting her boyfriend in the leg during a dispute over Christmas cookies. She was arrested on December 23 for aggravated battery, destruction or concealment of evidence, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
According to court documents, deputies from the Twin Falls County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting call at the couple’s home. Upon arrival, deputies found a man with bloodstains on his pants and a gunshot wound near his right knee.
The 911 call originated from a relative of the boyfriend, who reported the incident occurred days prior. When questioned, the injured man confirmed that Welch was in the house but did not initially specify where he had been shot. A deputy later prompted him, and he acknowledged his injury.
Welch exited the home with her hands raised and claimed the shooting was accidental, stating it followed an argument over cookies. She reportedly admitted to disposing of the gun along the road.
Deputies obtained a search warrant and found blood spatter and a .22-caliber bullet casing inside the home, along with a substance identified as methamphetamine. The firearm was not located during the search.
Welch was booked into the Twin Falls County Jail and posted a $75,000 bond for release on Monday. Her next court appearance is scheduled for January 9, 2026.
