Active Shooter Attack Targets Firefighters in Idaho, Leaving Multiple Casualties
A deadly ambush unfolded in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, on [date] when gunmen opened fire on first responders battling a brush fire, killing at least two people and wounding others in what authorities describe as an ongoing active shooter situation.
Chaotic Scene Unfolds
Kootenai County Sheriff Robert Norris confirmed that emergency personnel came under sustained rifle fire while responding to a wildfire in the Canfield Mountain Natural Area.
- Multiple shooters may be involved, with officers reporting gunfire from different directions
- Law enforcement is working to “neutralize the threat” as the situation remains fluid
- The 24-acre park’s dense tree cover and trail system complicate police operations
Community Lockdown
Local officials have issued urgent safety directives:
✓ Shelter-in-place orders for nearby residents
✓ Public urged to avoid the entire Canfield Mountain area
✓ Roadblocks established as SWAT teams and additional officers flood the scene
Dramatic footage shows police vehicles racing past barricades toward the gunfire, with officers taking defensive positions along access roads.
Officials Respond
Idaho Governor Brad Little condemned the attack on X, calling it a “heinous direct assault” on first responders.
“Our heroic firefighters were attacked while protecting the community,” Little stated. “Teresa and I are heartbroken and ask all Idahoans to pray for the victims and their families.”
Ongoing Danger
Authorities emphasize this remains an active crisis:
⚠️ At least one armed suspect continues firing at law enforcement
⚠️ The number of shooters remains unconfirmed (estimates range from 1-4)
⚠️ Firefighters’ conditions unknown amid the volatile situation
The attack marks a shocking escalation of violence against emergency personnel in a region already battling dangerous wildfire conditions. As night falls, tactical teams are working to secure the area while medics attempt to reach the wounded.
