Man dies after being severely beaten along Northgate Mile
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)—Late Saturday night, a man was found brutally beaten along the sidewalk of Northgate Mile in Idaho Falls. The victim has been identified as 50-year-old, Alejandro Paredes-Hurtado of Eastern Idaho.
The 50-year-old has passed away from his injuries, according to the Idaho Falls Police Department.
Around 9:30 p.m., the man was found on the sidewalk along the westside of Northgate Mile near the intersection with May Street. He had been severely beaten and sustained significant injuries.
His daughter in law, Paola Guzman, wrote in a post to the Facebook group life in Idaho Falls -
"Alejandro was hurt in the most gruesome way possible and with that left so many broken, inconsolable hearts...He was a brother, husband, father, friend and the most amazing grandpa anyone could have."
Now, his extended family is asking for the community's help covering paredes medical bills and ongoing funeral costs. For more information on their GoFundMe, click HERE.
Amid the investigation, the Idaho Falls police are asking for the community's help.
Anyone who may have been in the area on Saturday, Oct. 19 around 9 p.m., driving by or otherwise, who may have seen anything that could be helpful to this investigation is asked to contact Idaho Falls Police Dispatch at (208) 529-1200.
Information can also be reported anonymously to East Idaho Crime Stoppers at IFCrime.org. Tipsters who report information to Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward.
ORIGINAL STORY:
The Idaho Falls Police Department is investigating an aggravated battery that occurred yesterday evening and is seeking information to assist the investigation.
Around 9:30 p.m., a man was found on the sidewalk along the westside of Northgate Mile near the intersection with May Street. The man had been severely beaten and sustained significant injuries.
Anyone who may have been in the area, driving by or otherwise, around this time or earlier in the evening who may have seen anything that could be helpful to this investigation is asked to contact IFPD by calling Idaho Falls Police Dispatch at (208)529-1200.
Information can also be reported anonymously to East Idaho Crime Stoppers at IFCrime.org. Tipsters who report information to Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward.
(The following information is from an Idaho Falls Police press release)
