(Bannock County Coroner’s Office Press Release, April 8, 2026)
The Bannock County Coroner’s Office, in cooperation with Power County Coroner’s Office and Power County Sheriff’s Office, has confirmed the identity of the deceased following the officer-involved shooting on Tank Farm Road in Power County on Friday, April 3, 2026.
- Richard Todd Forrest, 63, of Pocatello (m)
Next of kin has been notified.
“Our office is committed to a standard of absolute accuracy and compassion. When family resides out of state, the logistics of locating and notifying them personally becomes more complex, but it is a necessary step. Ensuring a family hears this news from a professional—not from a news headline or a social media post—is a matter of respect that we will not compromise on,” said Bannock County Coroner Torey Danner.
“We ask for the community’s continued patience as our investigators work through the complexities of this case. At this stage, speculation only hinders the process. We will provide a clear and factual account of the events as soon as it is responsible to do so,” said Power County Sheriff Kasey Kendall.
To provide the public with a clearer understanding of the officer-involved shooting, a critical incident video is being prepared for release. Further information concerning the circumstances of the original shooting will be shared as it becomes available through the ongoing investigation.
Power County Sheriff’s Office continues to be assisted in the homicide investigation by Idaho State Police, Power County Coroner’s Office, and Bannock County Coroner’s Offices. The Idaho Falls Police Department remains the lead agency for the investigation into the officer-involved shooting.










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