Rexburg resident hospitalized following domestic dispute and officer-involved shooting

REXBURG, Idaho (CBS2) — According to a recent news release, at approximately 3:28 a.m. on Wednesday, Rexburg Police were dispatched to the 600 block of South 5th West about a physical argument between a husband and wife.

Four Rexburg officers arrived on the scene and contacted the subject in question, a 37-year-old male Rexburg resident. Shortly after, shots were fired.

Rexburg Police are unclear about what occurred and what lead-up to the shots being fired. The subject was transported to the hospital.

The officers involved were not injured and are not being identified at this time. All involved officers have been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation into the shooting, which Rexburg Police says is a standard procedure in all officer-involved shootings.

The shooting is under investigation by the Critical Incident Task Force, comprised of detectives from multiple law enforcement agencies throughout eastern Idaho.

CBS2 will update this story when more information becomes available.

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