Overview
- Victor Perez, described as autistic and having cerebral palsy, was shot nine times by police within 12 seconds of their arrival at a reported domestic disturbance.
- Video footage shows officers firing from behind a chain-link fence as Perez, holding a knife, approached them; his family disputes claims that he was intoxicated.
- Perez underwent multiple surgeries, including a leg amputation, and remains in critical condition, with doctors monitoring his brain activity.
- The Eastern Idaho Critical Incident Task Force and an internal review are investigating the shooting, while questions about de-escalation and non-lethal options persist.
- Community protests continue outside the Pocatello Police Department, with calls for accountability and reforms in handling individuals with developmental disabilities.