BOISE, Idaho — Authorities have arrested a suspect following a shooting that left an adult victim critically injured at a residence in Donnelly, Idaho, according to law enforcement officials.
The shooting occurred on Dec. 9, 2025, at a home on Halferty Street. Deputies arriving at the scene found an adult victim suffering from life-threatening injuries. Investigators said the suspect and the victim were known to each other.
Police identified the suspect as 38-year-old Jose Mendoza. Authorities allege Mendoza also pointed a firearm at a juvenile who was inside the home before fleeing the scene.
According to police, Mendoza initially escaped in his personal vehicle but crashed after sliding off the road near Rainbow Bridge along Highway 55. He then hitchhiked to the Treasure Valley, where officers later located him near Horseshoe Bend Road and State Street in Eagle.
Mendoza was taken into custody without incident and booked into the Ada County Jail. He is currently awaiting extradition to Valley County, where he is expected to face charges including felony aggravated battery and assault.
The investigation into the shooting remains ongoing.
