SCSO investigates Smelterville death
CHANSE WATSON | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 4 years AGO
SMELTERVILLE — A Smelterville man died last Friday from what has been confirmed as self-inflicted injuries.
Shoshone County Sheriff Mike Gunderson explains that dispatch received a call around 6:59 p.m. reporting a deceased individual just west of the old Sands Motel in Smelterville.
Upon arrival, law enforcement cordoned off the scene and began an investigation.
Personnel with Shoshone County Fire District No. 2 and Shoshone Funeral Services were also on hand to process the body and remove it from the area.
After a closer look of the available physical evidence and speaking with witnesses/individuals close to the deceased, it has been determined that there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death and that it was self-inflicted.
Sheriff Gunderson expressed his sorrow for the friends and family of the deceased. No other information will be released on this incident.
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