Saturday, 05 July 2025

BREAKING: Two Firefighters Dead After Ambush In Coeur d’Alene, Idaho — Shooter Still At Large


This is a breaking news alert…

An active shooter situation has emerged in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho where a shooter seemingly lured firefighters to the scene and then started shooting.

Multiple fire-fighters have been shot:

The local sheriff has confirmed two firefighters are dead:

Here’s a quick summary of everything we know so far in this fast-moving situation:

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  • Date & Location: On June 29, 2025, near Canfield Mountain in Coeur d’Alene (Kootenai County), Idaho, a brush fire drew in firefighters and other emergency crews.

  • Ambush Attack: As responders arrived, they were met with sniper-style gunfire—authorities describe it as an ambush with shots fired from a hidden position in nearby woods.

  • Casualties: Two firefighters were tragically killed; several others were shot or wounded, though exact numbers remain unclear.

  • Fire Status & Response: The brush fire was still burning as firefighting efforts were halted due to ongoing gunfire.

  • Active Shooter Situation: Law enforcement declared an active shooter scenario. The suspect—possibly more than one—is still at large, and sniper fire was reported during the afternoon.

  • Community Alert: Residents were asked to shelter in place, particularly near Canfield Mountain Trailhead, and to avoid areas south of Hayden Lake Road and east of 15th Street.

  • Evacuations: Nearby locations, like the Fernan Gun Club, were evacuated and numerous agencies—including Spokane law enforcement, police helicopters, and air ambulances—responded.

  • Governor’s Response: Idaho Governor Brad Little called the attack a “heinous direct assault on our brave firefighters,” urged prayers for the victims, and asked citizens to stay clear to allow responders to do their work.

  • Investigation Underway: Officials are investigating whether the fire was intentionally ignited to lure responders and are actively searching for the shooter(s), with assistance from the FBI.

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  • Watch more from Fox News here:

    Audio from the firefighters on the scene has just emerged:

    LONGER AUDIO HERE:

    The Idaho Tribute reports 9 firefighters and 2 police officers have been shot:

    The Idaho Tribune also reports THREE shooters, with one down, although that has not yet been fully confirmed:

    The local sheriff confirms they do not know if it’s one, two, three or four shooters — which implies likely more than one:

    We will continue to bring you updates as we have them.

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