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Four killed in Kellogg homicide, neighbor to the victims is in custody

4 killed in shooting in Kellogg, Idaho
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KELLOGG, Idaho — As of 5:00 p.m. on June 19, investigators are reporting that the suspect is the neighbor of the victims, though no information regarding the motive will be released before an initial court appearance.

Detectives with the Idaho State Police are confident that all parties involved in the homicide have been identified, and that the situation poses no ongoing danger to the community.


Idaho State Police (ISP) are investigating a homicide in Kellogg, where four people were found dead Sunday night in the 500 block of West Brown Ave.

Idaho State Police say the 911 call reporting the deaths came in at approximately 7:20 p.m. to the Shoshone County Police Department.

Upon officer arrival, police found the four deceased individuals, and took a 31-year-old male into custody. Idaho State Police say he is believed to be connected with the deaths.

Both Idaho State Police and the Shoshone County Sheriff's Office say there is no threat to the community.

Both departments will participate in the investigation, with ISP taking the lead.