High speed chase ends with 1 dead after officer-involved shooting
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) - UPDATE: 4/13/2023 12:30 p.m.: The Bonneville County coroner's office released the name of the man killed in the shooting as Zachary Wayne Pace, 36, of St. Anthony. He was pronounced dead at an Idaho Falls hospital.
UPDATE 3:30 p.m. Idaho State Police (ISP) is leading a Critical Incident Task Force (CITF) investigation into an officer-involved shooting incident in Bingham County where one suspect is deceased.
At about 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Blackfoot Police Department located a vehicle associated with a wanted 36-year-old Idaho Falls man for eluding law enforcement, kidnapping and aggravated assault. As officers approached the hotel, the suspect fled the scene in the vehicle.
Law enforcement from Blackfoot Police, Bingham County Sheriff's Office and Fort Hall Police pursued the vehicle until it crashed on the ramp connecting U.S. 91 and southbound Interstate 15. As law enforcement approached the suspect, multiple shots were fired, and the 36-year-old suspect was struck. Although he was provided emergency medical aid, the suspect was pronounced deceased at the hospital.
Two passengers were also in the vehicle that crashed and sustained what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries during the incident. Both were transported by ambulance to local area hospitals. There is no medical update on the passengers.
U.S. 91 and the onramp from U.S. 91 to Interstate 15 are currently closed for the investigation. It is not known how long the roadway will be closed, but several more hours are expected. Drivers are encouraged to use alternative routes.
ISP is leading the CITF for this incident. As there is an ongoing investigation, no additional information can be released about the incident. The names and ranks of law enforcement involved will not be released at this time.
The Critical Incident Task Force (CITF) is conducting the investigation. CITF is a team of investigators and professional staff from the Idaho State Police and local law enforcement agencies who provide investigative and other assistance to law enforcement agencies in police use of force and other critical incidents. The CITF works with the local Prosecutor's Office, which reviews completed investigations.
ORIGINAL: A high speed chase ended on Highway 91 Wednesday afternoon with an officer involved shooting near Interstate 15's south Blackfoot exit.
Reports indicate three individuals were in the car when the shooting occurred. Multiple ambulances were reported at the scene.
There is an ongoing police presence at the scene. Highway 91 from the I-15 south Blackfoot exit to Sand Road is closed. Drivers should avoid the area.
