>>Officers Justified In Using Force In Pair Of Shootings

South Dakota Highway Patrol officers have been cleared in two officer-involved shootings that occurred on April 1st involving suspect Samir Albaidhani. According to a report released by Attorney General Marty Jackley, the officers were justified in using deadly force after Albaidhani allegedly fired at them during two separate encounters.

By Christal Blue April 29, 2025 11:20 am

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MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) South Dakota Highway Patrol officers have been cleared of wrongdoing after using deadly force in two separate shootings involving the same suspect on April 1st. Samir Albaidhani remains in custody, accused of evading law enforcement and firing at officers during two separate incidents. On Friday, Attorney General Marty Jackley released a Division of Criminal Investigation report that said the officers were justified in shooting Albaidhani before ultimately detaining him. Albaidhani faces numerous charges, including six counts of attempted first-degree murder of a law enforcement officer. For more crime stories from MitchellNow.com, click here.

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