Police responded to the report of a disorderly man acting erratically at about 9:50 a.m. Al Samno was reportedly armed with a knife. Officers reportedly tried less lethal force, including a Taser and beanbags, before shooting and killing Al Samno.
Victim's Name: Fares J. Al Samno
Agency Responsible: Coeur d'Alene Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 29
Race: White
Date of Death: September 4, 2019
County: Kootenai
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 5009
Geography: Urban