Killing of Victor Perez

On April 5, 2025, at 5:10 pm, a security camera captured several people struggling. They were later identified as Perez's grandfather, mother, and younger sister, who were struggling with him over a 9-inch kitchen knife. During this incident, Perez attempted to strike his grandfather with the knife, and his grandfather returned several hits both with his hands and a log. At 5:22pm, a neighbor called 911, "explaining that a man who appeared to be intoxicated was wielding a knife and trying to stab other people". This would be the third time since December that the police were dispatched to that address, and in one of the incident reports the mother stated that Victor "had a history of having violent outbursts". Victor Perez's leg had to be immediately amputated and was in critical condition. Perez died from his injuries on April 12. ==Investigation==

The Eastern Idaho Critical Incident Task Force began investigating the shooting, and Idaho State Police said evidence would be turned over to an area prosecutor. On September 3, 2025, the Idaho Attorney General's Office stated that they would not file charges against the officers involved in the shooting. Deputy Attorney General Jeff Nye acknowledged the shooting was a tragedy, but argued that "The State would be unable to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the four officers who discharged their weapons were not justified in using deadly force". ==Public response==

A video was released by the neighbor who called 911. On Saturday, April 12, 2025, over 300 people attended the scheduled candlelight prayer vigil outside of the Portneuf Medical Center and then protested at City Hall. ==Civil lawsuit==

In June, the family filed a federal civil rights lawsuit, alleging excessive use of force as well as violations of the Fourth Amendment, Fourteenth Amendment and the Americans with Disabilities Act. On September 3, the attorney for the Perez family stated that they are moving forward with the civil lawsuit despite the Attorney General clearing the officers. == See also ==