KCSO identifies man who died in shooting with Post Falls police

The Kootenai County Sheriff's Office released the name today of the man who died in a shooting with Post Falls police.

The deceased has been identified as Timothy J. Amundson, 46, the release said.

Police officers responded to a call for service at the 1900 block of Foxglove Lane about 6:30 a.m. Sunday following a report of a suicidal individual who was threatening family members. 

"Preliminary information indicates that four PFPD officers responded to the residence. As officers approached, the suspect allegedly fired multiple rounds at them. Three officers returned fire, striking the suspect," the release said.

According to the release, officers and emergency personnel provided life-saving measures; however, the individual succumbed to their injuries.

The KCSO is leading the investigation.