Idaho Sniper Ambush: Firefighters Killed, Suspect Dead, Lockdown Lifted
In a shocking incident, two firefighters were killed and a third was injured in a sniper attack while responding to a fire in a mountainous area of northern Idaho. The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the discovery of a deceased man with a firearm, though details regarding the weapon and identity were not released. The ambush occurred at Canfield Mountain, where the initial fire report triggered a chaotic scene of gunfire that prompted a shelter-in-place order and a multi-agency response, including the FBI. Authorities are investigating the heinous assault, with Governor Brad Little expressing his condolences.
John Q. Hosedrinker