Officer Involved Shooting In Sioux Falls

The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation is currently investigating two separate officer-involved shootings on Tuesday, involving the same suspect, Samir Albaidhani. The shootings occurred in Sioux Falls and Union County during an attempt to arrest Albaidhani, who was wanted on multiple warrants, including violating parole.

By Crystal Blue April 3, 2025 11:22 am

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The Division of Criminal Investigation is looking into two separate officer-involved shootings with the same suspect. They both happened on Tuesday, one in Sioux Falls and the other in Union County. Police were trying to arrest Samir Albaidhani [[ Sha-mir All-Ba-Don-ee ]] who had multiple warrants including violating his parole. Authorities say Albaidhani fled the scene, stole a vehicle, and made his way onto the highway. The South Dakota Highway Patrol intercepted him on I-29, where there was another shooting. Both the officer and the suspect are in stable condition. Officials said this is the first time since the 1980s that a Sioux Falls police officer has been shot. For more crime stories from MitchellNow.com, click here.

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