UPDATE: 9:38 a.m. - October 14, 2024)
The search is continuing for a man wanted in connection with a Sunday shooting in the Saltese area.
The Mineral County Sheriff's Office reports as of Monday morning, Willie Joe Richardson had not yet been apprehended.
"We continue to work with local, state and federal resources to locate Mr. Richardson," a social media post states.
Residents are asked to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity by calling 911 immediately.
The Sheriff's Office cautions that people should not approach Richardson.
(third report: 9:37 a.m. - October 14, 2024)
The Shoshone County (Idaho) Sheriff's Office has been assisting Mineral County law enforcement in the search for a man who is a suspect in a Sunday shooting in the Saltese area.
Due to the proximity to the state line, the Shoshone County Sheriff's Office is asking people to be on the lookout for at the suspect who has been identified as Willie Joe Richardson.
Richardson's whereabouts were still unknown as of early Monday according to a social media post.
(second report: 8:30 p.m. - October 13, 2024)
The Mineral County Sheriff's Office reports a 2023 Black Kia Forte sought in connection with a Sunday shooting that was reported in Saltese has been located. However, the suspect remains at large.
The Mineral County Sheriff's Office is asking residents in the area to keep their doors locked while the search continues for Willie Joe Richardson. He was last seen wearing black jogging pants and is now believed to be on foot.
The Mineral County Sheriff's Office asks that people avoid the Mangold’s area in Saltese and Silver Creek Road while the scenes are processed by law enforcement.
Anyone who sees Richardson should not approach him and instead call 9-1-1.
(first report: 7:24 p.m. - October 13, 2024)
A reported shooting is being investigated in the Saltese area.
The Mineral County Sheriff's Office is searching for a suspect who fled the scene in a 2023 Black Kia Forte. The vehicle may have a Washington license plate of CQW2610.
The suspect is believed to be an African American male wearing black jogging pants. Anyone who sees the suspect should immediately contact 9-1-1.
Area residents are advised to stay inside and lock their doors.
We will have additional information as it becomes available.
