CALDWELL, Idaho — A suspected road rage incident ended in gunfire Monday morning, prompting a multi-agency investigation.
The Payette County Sheriff’s Office says the shooting happened around 9:10 a.m. on Sand Hollow Road, south of Black Canyon Road. Investigators say two male drivers stopped their vehicles during a road rage encounter, and one shot the other with a handgun.
The shooter has been detained and is cooperating with law enforcement, according to the sheriff’s office. Authorities said they do not believe there is any further risk to the community.
Next of kin has not yet been notified, and the names of those involved will be released at a later time. The investigation remains ongoing.
Authorities are asking drivers to avoid the area while traffic is redirected to Interstate 84 to allow investigators to process the scene.
