SCSO investigates Smelterville death

SMELTERVILLE — A Smelterville man died last Friday from what has been confirmed as self-inflicted injuries.

Shoshone County Sheriff Mike Gunderson explains that dispatch received a call around 6:59 p.m. reporting a deceased individual just west of the old Sands Motel in Smelterville.

Upon arrival, law enforcement cordoned off the scene and began an investigation.

Personnel with Shoshone County Fire District No. 2 and Shoshone Funeral Services were also on hand to process the body and remove it from the area.

After a closer look of the available physical evidence and speaking with witnesses/individuals close to the deceased, it has been determined that there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death and that it was self-inflicted.

Sheriff Gunderson expressed his sorrow for the friends and family of the deceased. No other information will be released on this incident.