At approximately 11:05 am, Ada County Deputies initiated a
traffic stop in Ada County on I-84. The suspect fled from the traffic
stop and Ada County Deputies discontinued the pursuit at that time. Upon
investigation, it was determined that the driver was the suspect of possibly
two kidnappings, was considered armed and dangerous, and had a felony warrant
for his arrest.
At about 11:34 am, Elmore County Deputies, along with Idaho
State Police and Gooding County Sheriff’s Deputies located the vehicle and
continued the pursuit of the suspect. The pursuit resulted in the suspect
traveling at high speeds, including driving the wrong direction on the
interstate between Bliss and Wendell. Gooding County deputies and ISP
continued the pursuit which ended north of Wendell, where the suspect’s vehicle
became disabled. The suspect then stole a pickup truck at gunpoint and
continued to flee from Law Enforcement. Shots were fired at the suspect and the
pursuit ended at a dairy near Wendell, in Gooding County. When officers
arrived on the scene the suspect was incapacitated. Lifesaving measures
were taken, however, the suspect died at the scene. The Critical
Incident Task Force (CITF), comprised of all major law enforcement agencies in
the Magic Valley, was activated. The Twin Falls Police Department is the
lead agency in this investigation. No officers, or members of the public,
were injured during this event.
This is an ongoing investigation. Further information will
be released by the TFPD, at the appropriate time. If anyone has any information
regarding this incident or was a witness, please call the TFPD at 208-735-7200
