Rigby shooting leaves one dead; Suspect arrested after fleeing scene

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) — Police are investigating a fatal shooting following a suspected child custody dispute on Sunday afternoon in Rigby.

According to Rigby Police Chief Allen Fullmer, officers responded to reports of shots involving two men just after noon along Ashlyn Way.

Chief Fullmer said two men were involved in the incident. One man was killed at the scene.

"He was treated here at the scene, but was pronounced deceased," Fullmer said.

The second man fled the area but was later taken into custody after returning to Rigby, along the west side of town, without incident. He is currently being held in the Jefferson County Jail. "This is an isolated incident. The suspect is in custody," Fullmer emphasized.

The investigation remains ongoing by Rigby Police, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Rexburg Police Department, and Idaho State Police.

Multiple agencies are assisting with the ongoing investigation, including the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, the Rexburg Police Department, and the Idaho State Police (ISP).

"We’ve secured the scene," Fullmer said. "Crime scene lab technicians from the Idaho State Police are processing the area, and detectives from the Rexburg Police Department are assisting with suspect interviews."

Authorities have not yet released the names of the victim or the suspect.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more details become available.