A 31-year-old man is in custody following a drive-by shooting Thursday night in Twin Falls that left bullet holes in a parked vehicle and a nearby residence, though no injuries were reported.
Twin Falls officers were dispatched to the 1500 block of Highland Avenue at 8:43 p.m. after reports of shots fired. According to authorities, a resident was outside when a vehicle passed and an occupant fired three rounds in the direction of the home. All three rounds connected — striking both the parked vehicle and the residence itself.
Suspect Located, Charges Filed
Investigators tracked down the suspect following the incident and took him into custody on weapon-related charges. Authorities indicated that additional charges could follow as the investigation progresses. No further details about the suspect’s identity or the circumstances leading up to the shooting were immediately released.
The fact that no one was struck by gunfire is notable given that a resident was reportedly standing outside at the time rounds were fired. Three shots in a residential neighborhood at nearly nine o’clock at night represents a serious public safety threat, and Twin Falls law enforcement moved quickly to identify and arrest the person responsible.
Residential Neighborhood on Alert
Highland Avenue sits within an established Twin Falls residential area, and incidents of this nature remain rare but serious for the community. Local law enforcement has continued to invest in tools and strategies aimed at improving response times and investigative capabilities across the city. The Twin Falls Police Department has in recent years expanded its use of technology to assist in cases involving vehicles — including the deployment of automatic license plate readers, which have drawn both support and scrutiny from residents over privacy concerns.
Drive-by shootings present particular investigative challenges because the suspect is mobile and may be difficult to locate quickly. In this case, investigators were able to track down the individual and make an arrest the same night as the incident, which reflects the department’s ability to act on leads rapidly.
Neighbors in the area of the shooting may have witnessed the vehicle in question or noticed activity in the moments surrounding the 8:43 p.m. dispatch call. Residents with information related to the incident are encouraged to contact the Twin Falls Police Department directly.
What Comes Next
The 31-year-old suspect remains in custody as of this report. Investigators are continuing to review the case, and prosecutors are expected to evaluate potential additional charges beyond the weapon-related counts already filed. The investigation remains active, and further information on the circumstances surrounding the shooting — including a possible motive — has not yet been made public.
As the legal process moves forward, the case will likely proceed through the Twin Falls County court system. Weapon-related offenses in Idaho can carry significant penalties, particularly when shots are fired into or near an occupied structure. Twin Falls County courts have recently handled several serious criminal cases, including a Twin Falls man sentenced to six years for a voyeurism offense earlier this year, underscoring the judiciary’s continued focus on public safety.
Anyone with information about Thursday night’s shooting on Highland Avenue is urged to contact Twin Falls law enforcement. Additional updates are expected as the investigation concludes and formal charges are confirmed.
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