Pocatello Police Investigate Homicide and Detain Person of Interest

Pocatello police are investigating as a homicide the death of a man found Thursday afternoon at Laab's Apartments on North Main Street. Officers responded to a reported disturbance at the complex. In connection with the case, they detained or questioned a person of interest. Police said there is no threat to the public as the investigation continues. Authorities have not released the victim's identity or the circumstances of his death. One report said it was not a shooting. That leaves the manner of death otherwise undescribed while the homicide classification stands. The death was discovered Thursday afternoon after the disturbance call brought officers to the North Main Street apartments. Still unresolved are the victim's identity, the full circumstances of the death, and any next steps involving the person of interest. Police continue to investigate the homicide and have said there is no threat to the public.