Pocatello Police Shoot Autistic Teen Nine Times During Domestic Call
Seventeen-year-old Victor Perez, an autistic teenager, was critically injured after being shot nine times by Pocatello Police officers responding to a disturbance call. Police reported Perez, who was on the ground and allegedly wielding a knife, was shot after standing up. Witnesses dispute the level of threat, suggesting police could have de-escalated the situation, and Perez’s family emphasizes his autism and behavioral challenges. The East Idaho Critical Incident Task Force is investigating the incident, and Pocatello Police have declined comment pending the investigation’s conclusion.
John Q. Hosedrinker