Deputy U.S. marshal kills man in Idaho shootout during chase. Second man caught

The U.S. Marshals have confirmed that one man was killed during a Pocatello shootout with authorities Saturday night, and a second man who fled was later caught.

After a manhunt, the marshals on Sunday night took into custody the second man, Richard “Rocky” Iverson, 44, who escaped from authorities during the shootout and was considered armed and dangerous. Iverson was wanted on a Bingham County failure to appear warrant stemming from lewd conduct with a minor charges.

Police reports show at about 10 p.m. Saturday, the marshals were involved in Pocatello car chase in an attempt to capture Iverson. The chase ended with the suspect’s vehicle crashing at the corner of North 6th Avenue and East Sublette Street, according to a Pocatello Police Department news release.

Iverson and a man who was not immediately identified got out of the vehicle and fled on foot. Marshals were pursuing both men when the unidentified man fired at them, authorities said. A deputy U.S. marshal returned fire, striking the gunman and killing him, U.S. Marshal Supervisory Deputy Michael Leigh told EastIdahoNews.com.

The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shooting.

This story was originally published February 14, 2021 at 5:51 PM.