One dead after officer involved shooting in Post Falls

On November 1, 2026, at approximately 6:30 a.m., Post Falls Police Department officers responded to a call for service at the 1900 block of Foxglove Lane following a report of a suicidal individual that was making threats to harm family members. 

Shortly after arriving on scene, an officer-involved shooting occurred, per a PFPD press release.  

According to the release, Officers rendered medical aid to the individual, including initiating CPR. Kootenai County Fire and Rescue transported the individual to Kootenai Health. 

Despite life-saving efforts, the individual succumbed to their injuries, per the release. 

The Kootenai County Sheriff's Office is the lead investigative agency. No additional information has been released at this time.

The investigation remains ongoing.