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A 34-year-old man was killed in an officer-involved shooting in Idaho Falls. The incident occurred during a traffic stop, and as officers arrived at the scene, the passenger of the vehicle reportedly fired at them and fled. The man was chased on foot and exchanged gunfire with the officers before dying at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (ABC4) — A 34-year-old man was killed in an officer-involved shooting in Idaho Falls early Monday morning, according to Idaho State Police.
On Dec. 4, at around 1:10 a.m., an Idaho state trooper made a traffic stop near the Candlewood Suites Hotel at 665 Pancheri Dr.
During the stop, the trooper reportedly called in additional units for assistance. As Idaho Falls Police officers arrived to the scene, a 34-year-old male passenger of the vehicle that was stopped reportedly fired at the officers and ran from the car.
Officers chased the man on foot, and “it is believed that the ISP trooper and two IFPD officers exchanged gunfire with the man during the incident which concluded in the area of the car dealership on the corner of Pancheri Drive and Yellowstone Highway,” a release states.
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Police said the “exact dynamics” of the incident remain under investigation.
After the gunfire exchange, law enforcement provided the man with medical aid. Idaho Falls EMS also responded to the incident, but the man reportedly died at the scene.
His identity is not being released at this time, pending notification of family.
Roads surrounding where the incident took place are currently closed for the investigation. “Drivers are advised that Pancheri Drive is closed between S. Capital Ave and Yellowstone Hwy (I-15), including the intersection of Pancheri Drive/17th Street and Yellowstone. Please find alternative routes,” the release states.
More information on this incident is expected to be released at a later date.
No further information is available at this time.
Title: Fatal Officer-Involved shooting in Idaho Falls
On the early morning of December 4th, a 34-year-old man was tragically killed in an officer-involved shooting in Idaho Falls. According to Idaho State Police, the incident occurred during a traffic stop near the Candlewood Suites Hotel on Pancheri Drive.
The trooper who initiated the stop called for additional assistance, and as Idaho Falls Police officers arrived at the scene, the male passenger in the vehicle reportedly fired at the officers and fled on foot. A pursuit ensued, and it is believed that gunfire was exchanged between the suspect and law enforcement near a car dealership on the corner of Pancheri Drive and Yellowstone Highway.
The exact details of the incident are still under investigation, and authorities have not released the identity of the deceased, pending notification of family members. Following the exchange of gunfire, law enforcement provided medical assistance, but unfortunately, the man succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
To facilitate the investigation, roads in the vicinity of the incident have been closed, including Pancheri Drive between S. Capital Ave and Yellowstone Hwy (I-15), as well as the intersection of Pancheri Drive/17th Street and Yellowstone.
Further information regarding this incident will be released at a later date. It is important for the community to remain patient as law enforcement authorities work diligently to gather all the facts surrounding this tragic event.
In the midst of this unfortunate incident, it is crucial to remember the importance of safety and respect for law enforcement officers. Such incidents serve as a reminder of the challenging and dangerous situations they face daily to protect and serve the community..
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