UPDATE: Idaho State Police Homicide Investigation on I-15
BINGHAM COUNTY, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) appreciates the public’s assistance and has received numerous tips and quality leads regarding the ongoing homicide investigation near milepost 85 on Interstate 15.
The investigation remains active, and detectives continue requesting specific information about the immediate incident location and what occurred there on the evening of February 28. Anyone with relevant details is asked to contact Lt. Hopkins at (208) 239-9851.
Due to the sensitive nature of the investigation, no further information is currently available for release, but updates will be provided as appropriate.
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Idaho State Police Investigating Homicide on I-15
(Original Release: 02/28/25)
BINGHAM COUNTY, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) is investigating a homicide after troopers discovered a deceased male with a gunshot wound along Interstate 15.
At approximately 10:30 p.m. on February 28, ISP troopers were traveling northbound on I-15 near milepost 85 when they observed a white 2008 Toyota Camry stopped on the outside shoulder with its hazard lights activated. Troopers stopped to assist and found the driver, a 31-year-old male from Utah, deceased from a gunshot wound.
The Bingham County Coroner’s Office has ruled the death a homicide and will release the driver’s identity.
Northbound I-15 was temporarily closed overnight for the investigation, ensuring the safety of travelers and responders, but has since been reopened, allowing normal traffic flow to resume.
ISP detectives are asking the public for help. Anyone who drove past the Camry, saw any vehicles stopped nearby or witnessed any suspicious activity in the area is asked to contact ISP District 5 Investigations at (208) 239-9850. If you have any information, no matter how small, we ask you to come forward and assist with the investigation.
At this time in the investigation, no additional information can be provided.
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Posted in District 5 - Southeastern Idaho, District 6 - Eastern Idaho
Please direct questions to:
Headquarters
700 S. Stratford Dr.
Meridian, ID 83642
isppio@isp.idaho.gov
Phone: (208) 884-7122