Sheriff’s office shares update on 2 injured in deadly shooting in Pocatello
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POCATELLO — One of two people injured in a shooting that left three others dead on Friday afternoon has been released from the hospital.
The Power County Sheriff’s Office shared the update in a news release on Saturday afternoon.
“The victim located in the boat has been discharged from the hospital,” the release says. This person was the victim of a second shooting that occurred while police were responding to the first, authorities said in a news conference late Friday.
The other victim, injured in the initial shooting, is “in stable condition” at the hospital, according to the sheriff’s office.
The original shooting was reported at approximately 2:38 p.m. Friday on Tank Farm Road in northern Power County. When officers arrived, they found two people dead and a third person injured. The injured person was transported to Portneuf Medical Center via ambulance.
“During the initial investigation, authorities located a suspect hiding near the Portneuf River. While at the scene, officers heard additional gunshots and discovered another injured individual suffering from gunshot wounds. That individual was life-flighted to a nearby hospital for treatment,” a Friday news release states.
The Friday release said deputies attempted to negotiate with the suspected shooter, who proceeded to threaten them. At some point, “law enforcement responded with deadly force. The suspect died at the scene,” the release states.
Identities of those killed in the shooting have not been released, as law enforcement works to identify next of kin.
No officers were injured in the shooting, according to local authorities.
This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available.