Local man arrested after allegedly pulling gun on teens at McCowin Park

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — An Ammon man is behind bars after allegedly pointing a firearm and threatening a group of teenagers at a local park on Monday night.

Shane Sutton, 37, was arrested and charged with three counts of aggravated assault following the incident at McCowin Park.

Around 11:15 p.m., Bonneville County Sheriff's deputies responded to reports of a disturbance near the pickleball courts at McCowin Park.

According to court documents, Sutton confronted a group of teenagers gathered in the area about fireworks going off in the park and the situation quickly escalated.

Sutton allegedly yelled, "I will f*@$%ing kill you," before grabbing a handgun from his waistband, cocking it, and pointing the weapon directly at the group, the teens told investigators.

Video of the incident quickly spread on social media, showing the Sutton brandishing the firearm before leaving the scene in a utility truck. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

Deputies located Sutton a short time later at a gas station on N. Woodruff Avenue. He was taken into custody without further incident and booked into the Bonneville County Jail.

On Tuesday, July 14, Sutton was formally arraigned in Bonneville County Court, where a judge set his bond at $75,000. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 28, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.