Suspect and victims identified following quadruple shooting in Kellogg over the weekend

KELLOGG, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — UPDATE (Wednesday, 10:45 p.m.) Majorjon Kaylor, 31, is facing four counts of first degree murder and one count of burglary, after allegedly killing his neighbors.

In court documents obtained by KMVT News, Kellogg Police say Kaylor shot all four of the victims in the head Sunday evening.

Records show Kenneth Guardipee, 65, and his daughter, Kenna Guardipee, 41, were shot outside the apartment. Kenna’s children, Devin Smith, 18, and Aiken Smith, 16, were shot inside their home.

All the victims, but Devin were likely shot once, according to police.

Kaylor was arrested at the scene and allegedly told law enforcement he had shot his neighbors. A gun was also recovered from Kaylor’s truck.

In a police interview with Kaylor, records state, “Kaylor stated he was suspicious and concerned for his children as one of the victims (Devin Smith) had been acting suspicious, watching his kids, and conducted acts of nudity in front of his children.” The officer wrote, “Kaylor referred to Devin Smith as a pedophile.”

Kaylor then went to tell police he confronted Devin’s family and according to Kaylor, they didn’t take his concerns seriously. He said he “snapped”, “lost it”, and “did something about it.”

Kaylor is being held without bail and is due back in court for a preliminary hearing on July 3.

(Original Story) There are new developments in the investigation of the shooting deaths of four people in Kellogg, Idaho over the weekend.

According to KREM 2 News out of Spokane, authorities have identified 31-year-old Majorjon Allen Kaylor as the shooting suspect that killed his four neighbors at an apartment complex on Sunday, in Kellogg.

Kaylor appeared in front of a judge at the Shoshone County Courthouse at 10 a.m. this Tuesday morning.

He is facing four first degree murder charges and one count of felony burglary - and is being held without bond.

Authorities have identified the shooting victims as 65-year-old Kenneth Guardipee, 41-year-old Kenna Guardipee, 18-year-old Devin Smith, and 16-year old Aiken Smith.

It is believed the incident happened after a dispute between the neighbors occurred.

Kellogg Police as well as the Idaho State Police continue to investigate.

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