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Sky News
a day ago
- Sky News
Two firefighters shot dead in sniper ambush in Idaho
Two firefighters have been killed and another wounded after they were ambushed by sniper fire while responding to a blaze in the US state of Idaho. Officers later found the body of a man with a firearm nearby after they said they were "taking sniper fire" near the city of Coeur d'Alene on Sunday afternoon, the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office said. Crews were responding to a fire at Canfield Mountain around 1.30pm and gunshots were reported around half an hour later, the force said. Sheriff Bob Norris had earlier said the sniper appeared to be hiding in the rugged terrain and using a high-powered rifle, adding he had instructed his deputies to fire back. "I'm hoping that somebody has a clear shot and is able to neutralise, because they're not at this point in time showing any evidence of wanting to surrender," he said. First responders could be heard making urgent calls for help on their radios: "Everybody's shot up here... send law enforcement now," according to one dispatch. Governor Brad Little said "multiple" firefighters were attacked. "This is a heinous direct assault on our brave firefighters," he said on X. "I ask all Idahoans to pray for them and their families as we wait to learn more." The president of the International Association of Firefighters said a third firefighter was in surgery. In a statement on social media Edward Kelly said the firefighters "were ambushed in a heinous act of violence". He added: "Two of our brothers were killed by a sniper, and a third brother remains in surgery." The sheriff's office in neighbouring Shoshone County said authorities were "dealing with an active shooter situation where the shooter is still at large". The fire was still raging, Mr Norris said earlier. "It's going to keep burning," he added. "Can't put any resources on it right now." The FBI sent technical teams and tactical support to the scene, its deputy director Dan Bongino said. The Idaho House Republican Leadership said in a statement: "We are horrified by the murder of two firefighters in Coeur d'Alene, and shocked by such a vicious attack on our first responders. We are praying for them, the injured, their families and their colleagues."
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Two killed after suspect shot at firefighters in Idaho, authorities say
Two people have been killed after a suspect shot at firefighters responding to a fire in the US state of Idaho, authorities have said. Police were still "taking sniper fire" near the city of Coeur d'Alene on Sunday afternoon, the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office said. Crews were responding to a fire at Canfield Mountain around 1.30pm and gunshots were reported around half an hour later, the force said. Sheriff Bob Norris said officials believe the two killed were firefighters, and he did not know if anyone else was shot. "We don't know how many suspects are up there, and we don't know how many casualties there are," he said. "We are actively taking fire sniper as we speak." Mr Norris said the sniper appeared to be hiding in the rugged terrain and using a high-powered rifle, adding he had instructed his deputies to fire back. "I'm hoping that somebody has a clear shot and is able to neutralise, because they're not at this point in time showing any evidence of wanting to surrender," the sheriff said. Governor Brad Little said "multiple" firefighters were attacked. "This is a heinous direct assault on our brave firefighters," he said on X. "I ask all Idahoans to pray for them and their families as we wait to learn more." The sheriff's office in neighbouring Shoshone County said authorities were "dealing with an active shooter situation where the shooter is still at large". The fire was still raging, Mr Norris said. "It's going to keep burning," he added. "Can't put any resources on it right now." Canfield Mountain is a popular hiking and biking spot on the outskirts of Coeur d'Alene, a city of around 55,000 people in northern Idaho. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. You can receive Breaking News alerts on a smartphone or tablet via the Sky News App. You can also follow @SkyNews on X or subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with the latest news.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Two killed and firefighters attacked by active shooter ‘sniper fire' in Idaho
An armed individual or individuals shot at multiple firefighters responding to a brush fire near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, on Sunday, likely killing two first responders, according to officials. 'Multiple heroic firefighters were attacked today while responding to a fire in North Idaho,' Governor Brad Little wrote on X. 'This is a heinous direct assault on our brave firefighters. I ask all Idahoans to pray for them and their families as we wait to learn more.' The ambush took place as fire crews were responding to a brush fire on Canfield Mountain. The suspect or suspects is still at large. Two died as a result of the shooting, Sheriff Bob Norris said at a Sunday afternoon press briefing, and the official said he believed but hadn't been able to fully confirm they were firefighters. No police officers have been hit in the shooting, he said. Others were injured in the shooting, though an official count is yet to be published. The sheriff added that officials are unsure the total number of suspects, and warned the crisis could spiral into a 'multi-day situation' if the threat isn't headed off quickly. 'I'm hoping somebody has a clear shot and is able to neutralize them,' he added. 'They are not at this point showing any evidence of wanting to surrender.' The police official said the shooting appeared to come from a high-powered rifle. Pat Riley, Northern Lakes fire chief, told the Idaho Statesman multiple firefighters were hit by an 'ambush-style active shooter.' The incident is under investigation and considered an active shooter situation, with shelter in place orders for Canfield Mountain Trailhead and the surrounding area, the Kootenai County Sheriff's office told ABC News. The shooting took place around 2pm and multiple shots were fired, according to the sheriff's office. Police are probing whether the fire was set to lure first responders to the area. The FBI is assisting with the response to the shooting, as is the Spokane County, Washington, sheriff's office. Bystanders are reportedly still coming down from the mountain. Fire crews are unable to begin fully battling the blaze until the security threat is over, according to officials. This is a breaking news story and will be updated with new information.
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Two people shot dead in Idaho while responding to brush fire
Two people have been fatally shot in the western US state of Idaho while responding to a brush fire, say County Sheriff's Office told ABC News that firefighters were ambushed. Residents have been asked to avoid the city of Coeur d'Alene as the suspect is still at Deputy Director Dan Bongino said agents were responding to the scene to "provide tactical and operational support".Governor Brad Little posted on X that "multiple heroic firefighters" were attacked while responding to the fire. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App. You can also follow @BBCBreaking on X to get the latest alerts.
