Payette County Sheriff’s Office seeks public assistance in identifying suspect in I-84 shooting

By Garrett Christensen on Friday, January 24th, 2025 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News

FRUITLAND IDAHO – On the morning of Thursday, January 23, the Payette County (Idaho) Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported shooting along I-84 near milepost 2, south of Fruitland. Law enforcement is currently seeking public assistance in identifying the individual responsible for the shooting. The full press release from the Payette County Sheriff’s Office (released in the afternoon on the 22^nd) is as follows:

(Release from the Payette County Sheriff’s Office)

This morning at 10:50 a.m., the Payette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of shots fired on I-84 near milepost 2.

The victims, who were unharmed, reported that the driver of a dark-colored, newer model Subaru Outback drove alongside their vehicle, a black Nissan Sentra, pointed a pistol, and fired a shot. The suspect is described as a bald, White man with facial hair.

The Payette County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance from the public to identify this individual. If you have any information about this incident, please contact us at (208) 642-6006 ext. 0