BLACKFOOT, Idaho — The Idaho State Police (ISP) is leading a Critical Incident Task Force (CITF) investigation into an officer-involved shooting near Blackfoot Wednesday afternoon. The incident left one suspect dead.
ISP reports, at about 12:30 p.m., the Blackfoot Police Department located a vehicle associated with a wanted 36-year-old Idaho Falls man suspected of eluding law enforcement, kidnapping, and aggravated assault. As officers approached the hotel, the suspect fled the scene in the vehicle.
Law enforcement from Blackfoot Police, Bingham County Sheriff’s Office, and Fort Hall Police pursued the vehicle until it crashed on the ramp connecting US-91 and southbound Interstate-15. As law enforcement approached the suspect, multiple shots were fired and the 36-year-old suspect was struck. Although he was provided emergency medical aid, the he was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
Two passengers were also in the vehicle that crashed and sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Both were transported by ambulance to local area hospitals.
Police closed the onramp from US 91 to I-15 while investigating the shooting.
Due to the ongoing investigation, ISP could not provide additional information about the incident. The names and ranks of the officers involved was not released.
CITF is a team of investigators and professional staff from the Idaho State Police and local law enforcement agencies who provide investigative and other assistance to law enforcement agencies in police use of force and other critical incidents. The CITF works with the local Prosecutor’s Office, which reviews completed investigations.