Joseph Johnson

Murdered

On February 8, 2021, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, Joseph "Joe" Johnson, a 37-year-old married father of four, was fatally shot by Idaho Falls Police Officer Elias Cerdas during a manhunt for a suspect. The incident began around midnight when a Bonneville County Sheriff's deputy attempted a traffic stop for a broken taillight. The passenger, 22-year-old Tanner Shoesmith, fled on foot, prompting a search by law enforcement. Officers received information that Shoesmith, who had multiple warrants and a hi ...Read More

Sacramento Native Shot, Killed By Idaho Falls Police Was Mistaken For Suspect

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