DALTON GARDENS, Idaho — An officer-involved shooting occurred near Dalton Elementary School in Coeur d’Alene when an armed, suicidal man threatened Kootenai County deputies with a rifle. The incident began at approximately 2 p.m.
According to a press release from the Coeur d’Alene Police Department (CDAPD), deputies tried to communicate with the man while the school took extra security measures. Members of the CDAPD responded to assist with extra security at the school.
The Coeur d'Alene School district supervised parent pick-up and made sure students were not walking home alone.
Deputies and officers continued to communicate with the man for several hours. According to a press release, the man made repeated threats towards the officers and people at the school.
At approximately 5:26 p.m., the man brandished a rifle at the officers and deputies and the officer-involved shooting took place.
The man was treated by medics and transported to Kootenai Medical Center. The man’s identity and condition are not being released at this time. No deputies or officers were injured during this incident.
This is an ongoing news story and we will provide more updates as we receive them.