(Bannock County Sheriff’s Office Press Release, January 16, 2024; Cover photo credit: Emma Iannocone for Bannock County)
The Bannock County Coroner’s Office has confirmed the identity of the deceased following the shooting on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at 8765 North Maple Grove Lane near Pocatello Creek Road in Bannock County.
Deceased: Zacary M. Shumway, 49, of Bannock County
Next of kin has been notified.
Bannock County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call for a domestic dispute at 1:17 a.m. on Monday. Deputies arrived to find a 49-year-old male shot and killed, later identified as Shumway.
Three other people were inside the home, who were all uninjured. All persons of interest are cooperating with the investigation and have been interviewed.
The Sheriff’s Office is working with the Bannock County Prosecutor’s Office to determine what, and if any, charges will be filed. That will be determined as the investigation unfolds.
The Bannock County Coroner’s Office is ordering an autopsy for the deceased to confirm the cause and manner of death.
Investigators believe this is an isolated incident with no ongoing threat to the community. Deputies closed North Maple Grove Lane to collect evidence and reopened the road to the public at 6:10 p.m. on Monday.
“We appreciate everyone’s patience while our investigators work through the details of this case,” said Sheriff Tony Manu.
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office is assisted by Pocatello Police, Idaho State Police, Bannock County Search and Rescue, and the Bannock County Coroner’s Office. The incident remains under investigation by the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or visit thehotline.org. Help is available.
