Randall Vernon Ellenwood

Deadly force

According to officials, an Idaho State Police Trooper executed a routine traffic enforcement contact. The other pulled into a lane leading past a residence at 22021 Cottonwood Creek Road. The other was occupied by two males. Both occupants were uncooperative and combative toward the trooper and alcohol use by the driver was suspected. The trooper attempted to arrest the driver and a physical altercation ensued. The trooper was overpowered, knocked to the ground, and was being battered by both male subjects when he shot them both, killing one.