2 firefighters killed, total casualties unknown in Idaho active shooter incident [View all]
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..............
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Reported wildfire near the scene of the incident (Credit: William Snelson)
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