POST FALLS, Idaho — Post Falls police units and a Kootenai County Sheriff Joint SWAT team responded to a domestic violence incident at an apartment on Spencer Ave. Monday afternoon.
According to a press release, police received a call around 6:20 p.m. regarding a physical fight between a man and a woman. Once units arrived, officers heard a gunshot believed to have come from the apartment.
Fearing a potential hostage situation, officers secured the perimeter while evacuating neighbors to safety. Once the Post Falls Police Special Response and SWAT teams arrived, negotiators were able to get the occupants of the apartment to surrender.
At this time, the incident is still under investigation.
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