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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.
Washington Post
2 days ago
- Washington Post
Multiple firefighters shot responding to blaze in Idaho, authorities say
Multiple firefighters were ambushed by a gunman in northern Idaho as they responded to reports of a blaze Sunday afternoon, according to a local fire chief and Gov. Brad Little (R). The Coeur d'Alene Fire Department, Kootenai County Fire and Rescue, and the Northern Lakes Fire Protection District were met with gunfire in an 'ambush style attack' upon responding to a wildlife vegetation fire on Canfield Mountain, a popular hiking area in Coeur d'Alene, said fire chief Pat Riley, of the Northern Lakes Fire Protection District.
CNN
2 days ago
- CNN
Multiple firefighters shot in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, while responding to a brush fire, CNN affiliate reports
Multiple firefighters have been shot while responding to a brush fire in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, according to Northern Lakes Fire Protection Chief Pat Riley, CNN affiliate KHQ reported. This is a developing story and will be updated.
CNN
2 days ago
- CNN
Multiple firefighters shot in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, while responding to a brush fire, CNN affiliate reports
Multiple firefighters have been shot while responding to a brush fire in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, according to Northern Lakes Fire Protection Chief Pat Riley, CNN affiliate KHQ reported. This is a developing story and will be updated.
