It claims that because he was “unable to walk well,” his sister was “struggling to help him stand up off the ground in their front yard” on the day of the shooting.
“A neighbor called the police to de-escalate the situation, and four members of the Pocatello PD arrived on the scene and within 30 seconds had shot him,” the report adds.
In order to “provide clarity, share the information [they] can at this stage and address some misconceptions that have emerged,” police have since issued a statement.
“We understand the concern and emotion surrounding the shooting which occurred on April 5, 2025,” Chief Roger Schei stated in a live video posted on the City of Pocatello’s Facebook page.
