TWIN FALLS, Idaho — The Cassia County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating after a shooting leaves one person dead, according to officials with the Twin Falls Police Department. Police are referring to the incident as an "officer-involved shooting".
Twin Falls Neighborhood Reporter Joey Martin was at the scene on Washington Street North speaking with law enforcement.
According to Twin Falls police, law enforcement attempted to perform a felony search warrant on an unidentified residence along Washington Street North between Filer and Falls Avenue when shots were fired.
“While attempting to execute that search warrant, it did result in an officer-involved shooting... we do have one subject deceased," Lt. Steven Gassert with the Twin Falls Police Department said.
Officials say that the Critical Incident Task Force has been activated, with control of the investigation going to the Cassia County Sheriff's Office.
Washington Street North between Falls Avenue and Filer Avenue is temporarily closed as police investigate the shooting, TFPD said.
“We'll be opening it up as the situation allows us to,” Lt. Gassert said.
Police say the shooting was an isolated incident and there is no current threat to the community.
"We appreciate the community’s patience and cooperation as officers work to safely resolve the incident," the Twin Falls Police Department said in a Facebook post.
Idaho News 6 will continue to provide updates as more information is released.
