POCATELLO, Idaho (ABC4) — Three people were killed and two others were injured after a gunman opened fire in Pocatello, Idaho, on Friday.

At around 2:40 p.m. on April 3, police responded to a report of three people shot on Tank Farm Road in northern Power County, Idaho. Emergency personnel arrived on scene and found two people deceased as well as one injured.

The injured person was taken to the hospital via ambulance.

Authorities then located a suspect hiding near the Portneuf River. While on scene, officers heard gunshots and found another injured person with gunshot wounds. That individual was airlifted to the hospital.

Deputies on scene reportedly tried to negotiate with the suspect before the suspect brandished a firearm. At that point, law enforcement responded with deadly force, shooting the individual.

The suspect died on scene.

“Our thoughts are with the families of those lost today and those recovering in the hospital,” said Power County Sheriff Sheriff Kasey Kendall. “We are grateful for the quick response of our deputies and regional partners who worked to ensure no further harm came to our community.”

The Idaho Falls Police has been called in to lead the Eastern Idaho Critical Incident Task Force investigation into the officer-involved shooting. The investigation into the original shooting will be led by Idaho State Police, Bingham County Sheriff’s Office, and the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office.

The names of the deceased are not being released at this time. No further information is currently available.

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