Shelterinplace lifted, suspect not yet located after shots fired near Kimberly
Apr 06, 2026
Authorities in Twin Falls County say a suspect remains at large after a police chase near Kimberly late Sunday night prompted a shelter-in-place for nearby residents.The Twin Falls County Sheriff's Office said the shelter-in-pla
ce has since been lifted, and investigators believe the shooting was a targeted incident with no ongoing threat to the public.Deputies responded to a shots-fired call around 9:30 p.m. Sunday, April 5, near 3100 North and 3500 East. Callers reported hearing multiple gunshots and seeing a vehicle speeding away from the area.When deputies arrived, they found a nearby home had been struck multiple times by gunfire and a parked vehicle had been rammed. No injuries were reported.Authorities later located the suspect vehicle, described as a cream-colored 1990 GMC Jimmy. Deputies attempted a traffic stop, but the driver sped away, leading to a short pursuit before abandoning the vehicle near Beno Street and Highland Avenue and fleeing on foot.Officials issued a shelter-in-place alert at 10:24 p.m. while deputies, along with officers from the Twin Falls Police Department and troopers from the Idaho State Police, searched for the suspect using a drone.The shelter-in-place was lifted at 3:18 a.m. Monday, April 6, after investigators determined the shooting was targeted and did not pose a broader threat to the public.Authorities identified the suspect as 32-year-old Jacob Bellus. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call (208) 735-1911.This story has been, in part, converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.
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