ARIMO, Idaho — This article first appeared in East Idaho News .

The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to avoid the area of Woodland and High Street in Arimo due to an active critical incident.

Bannock Sheriff Tony Manu told EastIdahoNews.com there was a shooting incident on Thursday afternoon where a citizen fired at a sheriff’s deputy and at Arimo Mayor Lonnie Gunter.

As of 4 p.m., Bannock County spokeswoman Emma Iannacone confirmed a suspect is currently barricaded inside a home.

“We are waiting for a peaceful resolution and will provide an update when more information is available,” Iannacone said.

The Bannock County STAR Team (a multi-agency SWAT Team) and sheriff’s deputies are on scene.

Manu declined to share any further details, stating that the situ

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