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Eric Charles Leask

Death by Force
Case Description
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On a tragic Saturday night in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the life of 51-year-old Eric Charles Leask, a White male, was cut short in a violent home invasion. On March 9, 2024, a man broke into the residence on the 100 block of 4th Street, leading to a fatal confrontation. A 911 call was made around 9 p.m. reporting a burglary in progress and that two people had been shot. When Idaho Falls Police officers arrived, they found Leask and another man, Ormead Smith, 22, with gunshot wounds. Both men were rush ...Read More
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  • East Idaho News: Man accused of 4th Street murder allegedly broke into the wrong house - East Idaho News
  • Idaho State Journal: Suspect in fatal shooting at local home served prison time for knife attack
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    Victim Details

    Eric Charles Leask

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Idaho Falls

    ID

    2024-03-09

    51

    Eric

    Charles Leask

    Yes

    11/24/2025

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