Two killed and firefighters attacked by active shooter ‘sniper fire’ in Idaho
Gunman found dead after two firefighters killed by sniper in Idaho
- Two firefighters were fatally shot and a third critically wounded in an ambush near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, while responding to a brushfire on Sunday.
- Officials reported that first responders came under "active sniper fire" at the Canfield Mountain Trailhead.
- After an exchange of gunfire with law enforcement, the suspected gunman was found dead with a firearm near the scene, with authorities believing he acted alone.
- The Kootenai County Sheriff stated the firefighters were ambushed and "did not have a chance," with police investigating if the fire was intentionally set to lure them.
- Fire crews continue to battle the Nettleton Gulch Fire, which has scorched approximately 20 acres, after security threats were cleared and shelter-in-place orders lifted.