Suspect shot in Shoshone County standoff
The incident began around 2 p.m. when the suspect, identified as Esten Smykal of Wallace, began acting erratically and threatening people outside.
Credit: Shoshone News-Press
A Shoshone County Sheriff s Deputy takes cover behind a parked car while Sheriff Gunderson attempts to talk with the suspect. Author: Chance Watson (SNP), Josh McDonald (SNP) Published: 6:35 PM PDT July 20, 2021 Updated: 6:35 PM PDT July 20, 2021
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A Wallace man was shot by law enforcement Tuesday afternoon following a prolonged standoff with officials.