Demetrius Gomez, Second Degree Murder, Idaho 2016

A federal jury in Pocatello has convicted Demetrius Gomez, 29, of Fort Hall, Idaho, of second degree murder in a case that has shaken the small community.

According to evidence presented at trial, on May 9, 2016, Gomez shot and killed his cousin at a residence in Fort Hall, Idaho. The evidence showed that Gomez murdered the victim deliberately and intentionally at close range by a shotgun.

Gomez was charged by indictment on May 24, 2016. The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Fort Hall Tribal Police and the Pocatello Police Department.

Gomez faces up to life in prison, a maximum fine of $250,000, and up to three years of supervised release. Sentencing is set for March 21, 2017, before Chief U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill at the federal courthouse in Pocatello.

The jury's verdict marks the end of a long and arduous process for the family and friends of the victim. While the community can now begin to heal, the case serves as a reminder of the devastating consequences of violence.

The case highlights the importance of community cooperation and the role that law enforcement agencies can play in bringing perpetrators to justice. The Federal Bureau of Investigation, Fort Hall Tribal Police, and the Pocatello Police Department worked tirelessly to gather evidence and build a case against Gomez.

Gomez's conviction is a testament to the dedication and perseverance of law enforcement agencies in the region. The community can rest easier knowing that justice has been served.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-id/pr/federal-jury-convicts-fort-hall-man-second-degree-murder