Bingham deputies investigate possible home invasion, suspect found dead, homeowner injured

BINGHAM COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) - Sheriff deputies are investigating a potential home invasion in Bingham County.

Deputies were alerted about the home invasion at approximately 12:15 p.m., from a 911 call. When deputies arrived they discovered one person dead and another injured, they said.

The man found dead is suspected of invading the home, according to the Sheriff's office.

The homeowner, an elderly woman, was harmed, but protected herself, they said. She was taken to a local hospital and is expected to survive.

Investigators have cordoned off the area between 134 W 600 N and have asked people to avoid the area.

Deputies believe it is an isolated incident with no further threat to the community.

The Bingham County Sheriff's Office urges anyone with information regarding this incident to call 208-785-1234.

This is a breaking story and will be updated as information is released.