UPDATE: American Falls standoff ends peacefully; Suspect in custody after shots fired
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UPDATE: The following comes from the American Falls Police Department:
AMERICAN FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — On July 7, 2025, at approximately 12:30 PM, the American Falls Police Department responded to a report of gunshots at 745 Fort Hall Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers were informed that two rounds from a pistol had been discharged in the front yard of the residence, reportedly fired by the homeowner, later identified as Billie Palmer, following a verbal altercation with two individuals. No injuries were reported at the time of the incident.
Initial attempts to contact Palmer, who remained inside the residence, were unsuccessful. Additional assistance was requested, and personnel from the Idaho State Police, Bingham County Sheriff’s Office, Pocatello Police Department, Power County Sheriff’s Office, and American Falls Police Department responded to the scene to support containment and negotiations.
Despite repeated attempts, Palmer refused to exit the residence, prompting activation of the Southeast Idaho Special Tactics and Response (S.T.A.R.) Team. For public safety, the 700 block of Fort Hall Avenue was closed, and surrounding homes were evacuated.
At approximately 6:03 PM, a tactical extraction team safely took Palmer into custody. He was immediately transported to Portneuf Medical Center for medical evaluation.
Following the arrest, American Falls Police Detectives executed a search warrant on the residence and recovered a firearm believed to have been used in the incident.
Palmer is currently in custody on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The case remains under active investigation, and additional charges may be considered by the Power County Prosecutor’s Office.
The American Falls Police Department extends sincere thanks to the Idaho State Police, Bingham County Sheriff’s Office, Bannock County Sheriff’s Office, Power County Sheriff’s Office, Pocatello Police Department, Power County EMS, American Falls Fire Department, and the S.T.A.R. Team for their swift and professional response.
No further information will be released at this time.
UPDATE:The suspect has safely been taken into custody, according to the American Falls Police Department.
Residents may return home.
Local News 8 will provide updates if more information is released.
AMERICAN FALLS (KIFI)- An armed man has barricaded himself inside an American Falls home.
The American Falls police facebook page talks about an ‘active incident on the 700 block of Fort Hall.’
If you live in the neighborhood, law enforcement is urging residents to stay indoors.
Local News 8 will continue to investigate this story and will provide updates when possible.