Pocatello police investigate cause of death after body found on W. Custer Street

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — A police investigation is underway after a deceased male was discovered on Thursday afternoon at the intersection of W Custer St. and N. Main in Pocatello.

Lt. Lacey of the Pocatello Police Department confirmed that officers responded to a call regarding a body at the scene, located directly across from the Swire Coca-Cola plant. The man was already deceased upon the officers' arrival. Lt. Lacey emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to the public, as investigators have already ruled out homicide.

The Bannock County Coroner’s Office was called to the scene to assist in the investigation. Authorities have explicitly stated that this was not a shooting situation, and the exact cause of death remains under investigation.

During the initial response, police set up a privacy tent across the street from the plant. By 12:45 p.m., police had begun to clear the scene. Officers have since dismantled the tent and removed the body from the scene.

W Custer St. was previously blocked off between N Main and Harrison, but the area is now clearing out.

This is a developing story. Local News 8 will provide additional updates as more information becomes available.