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Victims of shooting in New Plymouth identified

Deputies responded to report of a shooting in New Plymouth, arriving on scene they found two deceased individuals.

NEW PLYMOUTH, Idaho —

Two people were found dead after a shooting in New Plymouth that occurred early Sunday morning, according to the Payette County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO).  

The incident occurred at 550 Ada Road. When PCSO deputies and a special response team arrived on the scene, they found two people dead inside the house. 

The sheriff's office identified the victims as Eric Ortega and Megan Amaya, both 45 years old, from New Plymouth.

PCSO has requested Idaho State Police to help assist in the investigation. According to PCSO, the incident is being treated as a double homicide.

No suspect has been located and the search is ongoing, according to PCSO.

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