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30-06-2025
Two firefighters were shot and killed and a third wounded in an apparent ambush while responding to a brush fire on Canfield Mountain near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Authorities say the suspect likely set the fire to lure first responders and then opened fire with a high-powered rifle from heavy brush. After an hours-long manhunt involving SWAT, helicopters, and over 300 officers, a deceased male believed to be the gunman was found near a firearm; his identity and cause of death are pending. A shelter-in-place order was lifted, though the wildfire—about 20 acres—continued to burn. The fallen firefighters, from Coeur d’Alene Fire Department and Kootenai County Fire and Rescue, will be honored in a procession to Spokane. Officials called the attack a “total ambush” and said the investigation remains preliminary.
Entities: Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Canfield Mountain, Coeur d’Alene Fire Department, Kootenai County Fire and Rescue • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
30-06-2025
An apparent ambush on first responders in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, left two firefighters dead and a third wounded but stable after surgery. Authorities say the suspect intentionally set a brush fire on Canfield Mountain, then opened fire on arriving firefighters, prompting a massive response involving about 300 law enforcement officers. Officers exchanged gunfire with the shooter before he was later found dead near a weapon; investigators believe he acted alone. The wildfire burned roughly 20 acres with no structures lost, though firefighting was delayed by the attack. Officials have not released the victims’ names and are continuing the investigation, including searches for additional weapons and building a profile of the suspect. Local leaders called the attack senseless and praised the rapid law enforcement response.
Entities: Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Canfield Mountain, firefighters, law enforcement • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
30-06-2025
Former Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis reacts to an active shooting in Idaho, calling the situation a "worst case scenario" for law enforcement.
Entities: Ed Davis, Boston Police Department, Idaho, CNN, active shooting • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
30-06-2025
At least two people were killed and several others injured during an active shooting in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, after responders arrived at a brush fire. Kootenai County Sheriff Robert Norris said at least one shooter armed with high-powered rifles continued firing at law enforcement, describing the situation as taking “sniper fire.” Dispatch audio captured the chaos as firefighters came under attack. Authorities are actively engaged at the scene; further details on suspects and victims were not immediately provided.
Entities: Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office, Robert Norris, law enforcement • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
30-06-2025
A gunman in Idaho allegedly set a wildfire on Canfield Mountain near Coeur d’Alene and then ambushed responding firefighters, killing two and wounding another. Law enforcement exchanged fire with the suspect, later found dead on the mountain with a firearm nearby; authorities believe he acted alone but have not identified him or determined motive. The fallen firefighters were from the Coeur d’Alene Fire Department and Kootenai County Fire and Rescue; the injured firefighter is in stable condition. The incident drew a massive multi-agency response, including the FBI, and occurred in a popular recreation area amid heightened wildfire risk from dry conditions.
Entities: Coeur d’Alene, Canfield Mountain, Idaho, Coeur d’Alene Fire Department, Kootenai County Fire and Rescue • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
