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a day ago
- Yahoo
Idaho Sheriff Says, 'We Are Actively Taking Sniper Fire' on Canfield Mountain
The magnitude of the tragedy unfolding on Idaho's Canfield Mountain is still unclear, and the situation is an active one. In fact, the Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris said in a news conference on the evening of June 29 that first responders were taking active fire as he spoke. He described law enforcement taking "rapid fire." "We are actively taking sniper fire as we speak," Norris said in the news conference, providing the few details that are clear. After the sheriff's news conference, Fox News reported that authorities found a deceased man with a firearm. There was no immediate confirmation that it was the suspect. He said in the news conference that firefighters were shot after responding to a wildfire on Canfield Mountain in Idaho on June 29. Two people are dead, and they are believed to be firefighters. The number of dead is not clear, Norris said. In fact, he said in the first news conference that it's not even clear yet whether there is only one suspect. He indicated that there might be as many as four, but authorities just don't know. The motive is not clear, either. According to Norris, authorities are trying to "neutralize" the suspect, and he also indicated that there might be civilians who are stuck on the mountain. "Multiple heroic firefighters were attacked today while responding to a fire in North Idaho. 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. Teresa and I are heartbroken," Gov. Brad Little wrote on Facebook. Northern Lakes Fire Protection Chief Pat Riley told the Spokesman-Review that the firefighters were attacked by an 'ambush-style active shooter.' 'Gut-wrenching news coming from Coeur d'Alene,' Rep. Mike Simpson posted on X. 'As the situation develops, our thoughts and prayers are with the brave firefighters and all first responders on the scene.' Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino wrote on X, "FBI assets are headed to the scene in Coeur d'Alene to provide tactical and operational support. It is an active scene."Idaho Sheriff Says, 'We Are Actively Taking Sniper Fire' on Canfield Mountain first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 30, 2025
Fox News
2 days ago
- Fox News
Active shooter, wildfire situation unfolding in Idaho after firefighters ambushed in deadly incident
Authorities are on the scene of an active shooter and wildfire incident in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, where several firefighters were "attacked." During a news conference, Kootenai County Sheriff Robert Norris shared that at least two people were killed, possibly firefighters. Norris added that they are still "actively taking sniper fire" as he spoke. "We now have two deaths. We have an unknown amount of casualties," Norris said. "We still have civilians that are coming off of that mountain. We have we might have civilians that are stuck or in shock on that mountain. So this is a very, very fresh situation." "We don't know who suspect or suspects are, and we don't know how many suspects there may be," Norris said. A spokesperson for the Northern Lakes Fire Protection confirmed the situation to Fox News Digital, saying that "the active shooter situation and very active wildfire scene were related." The Kootenai County Sheriff's Office issued an alert earlier Sunday afternoon stating: "Active shooter at Canfield Mountain. Injuries have been reported, though the severity remains unknown. Please avoid the area." Officials confirmed that the firefighters were responding to a brush fire near East Nettleton Gulch Road when the shooting started. Due to the danger, fire crews had to retreat, and the brush fire continues to pose a threat. Authorities are urging residents in the vicinity to stay vigilant and exercise caution as the situation develops. FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino said the agency was headed to the scene to provide "tactical and operational support." He called it an "active scene." Governor Brad Little reacted to the incident in a post on X. "Multiple heroic firefighters were attacked today while responding to a fire in North Idaho. 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. Teresa and I are heartbroken," Little wrote. "As this situation is still developing, please stay clear from the area to allow law enforcement and firefighters to do their jobs." Stepheny Price is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. She covers topics including missing persons, homicides, national crime cases, illegal immigration, and more. Story tips and ideas can be sent to
Fox News
2 days ago
- Fox News
Multiple firefighters 'attacked' while responding to fire in North Idaho
Police and emergency responders are on the scene of an active shooter incident, where several firefighters have reportedly been shot. A spokesperson for the Northern Lakes Fire Protection confirmed to Fox News Digital that "there is an active shooter situation and a very active wildfire scene and that they are related." The Kootenai County Sheriff's Office issued an alert stating: "Active shooter at Canfield Mountain. Injuries have been reported, though the severity remains unknown. Please avoid the area." Officials confirmed that the firefighters were responding to a brush fire near East Nettleton Gulch Road when the shooting occurred.." Due to the danger, fire crews had to retreat, and the brush fire continues to pose a threat. Authorities are urging residents in the vicinity to stay vigilant and exercise caution as the situation develops. Republican Brad Little confirmed the incident in a post on X, but gave few specific details. "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. Teresa and I are heartbroken," Little wrote. "As this situation is still developing, please stay clear from the area to allow law enforcement and firefighters to do their jobs." Stepheny Price is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. She covers topics including missing persons, homicides, national crime cases, illegal immigration, and more. Story tips and ideas can be sent to
