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riversedge

(76,797 posts)
Sun Jun 29, 2025, 08:51 PM Jun 29

2 firefighters killed, total casualties unknown in Idaho active shooter incident

Source: bnonews.com





Published on June 29, 2025 By Carlos Robles


Two people believed to be firefighters have been killed, and an unknown number of others injured, in an active shooter situation unfolding in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, according to officials. Authorities believe the firefighters were lured to the area by a wildfire that was intentionally set.

According to a spokesperson for the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office, firefighters initially responded to reports of a wildfire on Canfield Mountain at 1:21 p.m. on Sunday. Around 2:00 p.m., shots were fired at crews on the scene.

“We’re actively taking sniper fire as we speak,” the spokesperson said. “We’re taking rapid fire out there.”

The official reported that gunfire might be coming from multiple directions. The suspect or suspects are not believed to be inside a structure but are instead “blending in with their surroundings.” The number of assailants remains unknown.

Officials believe the suspects are using high-powered, modern sporting rifles and believe the fire was intentionally set to lure firefighters to the area..............

Read more: https://bnonews.com/index.php/2025/06/2-firefighters-killed-total-casualties-unknown-in-idaho-active-shooter-incident/








Reported wildfire near the scene of the incident (Credit: William Snelson)
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2 firefighters killed, total casualties unknown in Idaho active shooter incident (Original Post) riversedge Jun 29 OP
Damn................... Lovie777 Jun 29 #1
This could be a response to the bombing in Iran. everyonematters Jun 29 #2
Jesus, Mary, and Joseph gab13by13 Jun 29 #4
In NORTHERN IDAHO?? dpibel Jun 29 #7
The northwest's historical hotbed of white nationalists/sovereign citizens and you go there Ilikepurple Jun 29 #8
MEntAl iLlnEsS IronLionZion Jun 29 #19
A person has to be pure evil to kill firefighters. N/T Jacson6 Jun 29 #3
that was my first thought Skittles Jun 29 #5
Just another typical day in the Land of the Free, no, make that the PoindexterOglethorpe Jun 29 #6
"We just need a "good guy" with a gun."? wolfie001 Jun 29 #10
Just some modern republican weaponry approved by the vile, racist shitbags on the SC wolfie001 Jun 29 #9
This is horrific on so many levels. Dulcinea Jun 29 #11
"...sporting rifles..." Iggo Jun 29 #12
WHEN WILL THIS STOP? MIButterfly Jun 29 #13
I'm three miles from the fire and ambush site .. safe in a hotel on I-90 Bo Zarts Jun 29 #14
There was an ambushing of Figarosmom Jun 29 #15
Shelter in place lifted. ForgoTheConsequence Jun 29 #16
Here is the press release Renew Deal Jun 29 #17
Just the well regulated militia conducting an operation Mysterian Jun 29 #18
What type of person hates firefighters? IronLionZion Jun 29 #20
This is a common tactic used by authoritarian markodochartaigh Jun 29 #21

gab13by13

(29,056 posts)
4. Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
Sun Jun 29, 2025, 09:07 PM
Jun 29

we don't know jack shit. That idea would be last on my speculation list.

Ilikepurple

(260 posts)
8. The northwest's historical hotbed of white nationalists/sovereign citizens and you go there
Sun Jun 29, 2025, 10:05 PM
Jun 29

We have to wait for Slotkin to unveil her economic war plan before speculating on that even though she has a public record of views and votes, but I guess it’s never too early to speculate about Islamic or far left terrorism.

IronLionZion

(49,513 posts)
19. MEntAl iLlnEsS
Sun Jun 29, 2025, 11:30 PM
Jun 29

Because it can't be the white nationalists who have been entrenched in that area for decades.

Skittles

(166,336 posts)
5. that was my first thought
Sun Jun 29, 2025, 09:17 PM
Jun 29

someone who will run INTO a burning building to save your ass

WTF

PoindexterOglethorpe

(28,005 posts)
6. Just another typical day in the Land of the Free, no, make that the
Sun Jun 29, 2025, 09:34 PM
Jun 29

Land of the Well Armed.

Guns need to be limited and regulated. If I were in charge they'd all be taken away.

And if you think it's just fine that anyone and everyone can have all the guns they want, then don't complain about the gun deaths.

wolfie001

(5,759 posts)
9. Just some modern republican weaponry approved by the vile, racist shitbags on the SC
Sun Jun 29, 2025, 10:07 PM
Jun 29

Nothing to see here.
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Dulcinea

(8,795 posts)
11. This is horrific on so many levels.
Sun Jun 29, 2025, 10:20 PM
Jun 29

WhoTF shoots at first responders??!! People who will risk their own lives to save others?! The mind reels.

MIButterfly

(907 posts)
13. WHEN WILL THIS STOP?
Sun Jun 29, 2025, 10:28 PM
Jun 29

Who has the guts to try to put an end to these massacres Every. Damn. Day? What will it take? When the hell will enough be enough?

If it was up to me, it would've been the day after Sandy Hook.

I have to stop or I'll start using some really vulgar language. I am so sick of this.

Bo Zarts

(26,026 posts)
14. I'm three miles from the fire and ambush site .. safe in a hotel on I-90
Sun Jun 29, 2025, 10:35 PM
Jun 29

I commented earlier on another thread. Bad situation. I'm sheltered in place with all I need. I'll update tomorrow.

Bo

Figarosmom

(7,239 posts)
15. There was an ambushing of
Sun Jun 29, 2025, 10:38 PM
Jun 29

A cop in Milwaukee Thursday.. I wonder if this is something that is going to happen or be coordinated by militias or something.

I remember back in the 70s ambush against cops, ambulances,firetrucks etc. Was a thing.

Milwaukee police officers shot in ambush | One officer critical https://share.google/xci2i1H1rpHPzl2Bu

IronLionZion

(49,513 posts)
20. What type of person hates firefighters?
Sun Jun 29, 2025, 11:32 PM
Jun 29


Officials believe the suspects are using high-powered, modern sporting rifles and believe the fire was intentionally set to lure firefighters to the area


markodochartaigh

(3,447 posts)
21. This is a common tactic used by authoritarian
Sun Jun 29, 2025, 11:44 PM
Jun 29

terrorists. Whether shooting at first responders in the Middle East or attacking power plants in the US over the last few years. The object is chaos.

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