Troopers investigate homicide on I-15

Adobe Stock image BINGHAM COUNTY – Idaho State Police are investigating a homicide after troopers discovered a dead man with a gunshot wound along Interstate 15. The body was discovered at about 10:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28. An ISP news release says, 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, according to the release. 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. 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, Idaho State Police ask you to come forward and assist with the investigation.The post Troopers investigate homicide on I-15 appeared first on East Idaho News.
Source: eastidahonews.com