ISP: man arrested for unlawful discharge of firearm on I-90 near Post Falls

A 23-year-old man is facing several charges after firing over 40 rounds towards I-90 near Post Falls Monday night.

According to a press release from Idaho State Police, ISP Troopers, Kootenai County Sheriff’s Deputies, and Post Falls Police Officers responded to the area of I 90 near milepost 0 for a Ford pickup truck in the median just before 8 p.m. Monday night.  

Witnesses reported a male who was near the vehicle was firing a rifle towards the interstate as vehicles were driving by. 

After law enforcement arrived on scene, I-90 was shut down in both directions for a short period of time to ensure public safety.  

The male was subsequently taken into custody without further incident. Upon investigation, it was discovered the male fired approximately 41 rounds in total, according to ISP. 

The 23-year-old from Idaho was booked into the Kootenai County Jail for unlawful discharge of a firearm, a felony. He was cited and released for DUI 1st offense, exhibition or use of a deadly weapon, and disturbing the peace.

No officers or civilians were injured during the incident.