Don Richard Ellingford, 56, was found dead inside his camper trailer near Osgood on the outskirts of Idaho Falls on the evening of Sunday, December 27, 2020. The body was discovered at a property listed as 13 North 3100 East; Jefferson County deputies responded and detectives treated the death as suspicious. An autopsy later confirmed a fatal gunshot wound.

Investigators believe the shot was fired from outside the trailer sometime during a 24-hour window between about 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 26, and the time Ellingford’s body was found the following evening. The Idaho State Police assisted Jefferson County on the inquiry, and authorities described the shooting as an isolated incident. No arrests or publicly named suspects have been announced.

If anyone knew Don Richard Ellingford, saw activity near 13 North 3100 East on December 26–27, 2020, or has other information that could help, contact the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.