We are saddened to hear the news of Victor Perez’s current condition.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones during this unimaginably difficult time. We recognize the pain and grief this incident has caused in our community,” said Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad.
On April 5, 2025 at 5:22 p.m., officers responded to an individual armed with a knife, in the area of North Harrison Avenue. During the encounter, officers used lethal force on the individual. Immediate life-saving measures were initiated by officers on the individual, who was subsequently transported by ambulance to Portneuf Medical Center by the Pocatello Fire Department. That individual was later determined to be Victor Perez.
The criminal, external, and internal investigations regarding the officer-involved shooting are ongoing. The external investigation is being performed by the Eastern Idaho Critical Incident Task Force. The findings of that investigation will be released at some point in the future.
*The City of Pocatello does not typically release the names of minors. However, as Victor’s name was publicly shared by his family, the City has included it in this press release.