2 Firefighters Shot Killed in Idaho: Active Shooter Situation

[Maru Kitteh]

Two killed and firefighters attacked by active shooter ‘sniper fire’ in Idaho
Authorities warned public to avoid area around Canfield Mountain Trailhead
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An armed individual or individuals is currently shooting at first responders at the scene of an ongoing brush fire near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, likely killing two first responders, according to officials.

The ambush took place as fire crews were responding to a brush fire on Canfield Mountain.

Two died as a result of the shooting, Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris said at a Sunday afternoon press briefing. The official said he believed but hadn’t been able to fully confirm the deceased are firefighters.

No police officers have been hit in the shooting so far, he said, though first responders continue to take active “sniper fire” from what appear to be multiple positions.


https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/idaho-shooting-firefighters-coeur-dalene-b2779262.html

[Maru Kitteh]

1. NBC link with good information here:

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/live-blog/2-dead-firefighters-ambushed-coeur-dalene-idaho-live-updates-rcna215857

FBI is helping with the response


Dennis Romero
Sheriff Robert Norris said he's receiving help from federal and local agencies.

FBI spokeswoman Sandra Barker said the bureau has agents assigned to the situation. "I can confirm we're assisting," she said by email.

At least one agent from the U.S. Marshals Service was also observed at the scene, carrying a long gun.

[Silent Type]

2. It's Idaho, lots of white wing anti-government rubes. Hope officials get 'em.

[Maru Kitteh]

4. Oh yeah. It for sure will be white supremacist knobs. I'm in NW Montana.

Even I won’t stop in Northern Idaho. Nope. I make sure the tank is topped off and I can drive all the way through without stopping in that state. Eastern Washington is pretty bad in spots too, but nothing is like North Idaho. And Coeur d’Alene? That town is out of it’s fucking mind.

[Ping Tung]

3. The responders should call on ICE agents to help them. Fullly masked and armed,of course.

Oh, wait. If the shooter isn't a sick old lady or small child they won't be available. .

[Renew Deal]

5. Was the shooter the one that started the fires?

Or some loner living off the grid?

[Maru Kitteh]

6. It looks like the fire was related to the attack. Either started

deliberately to draw LE in, or who knows? Maybe the fire was not intended but would have revealed something that could not be seen without triggering basically the same overall scenario, so the perp or perps take the advantage of firing first.

It will be some white supremacist(s). No Marines being called in. Funny that.

[Renew Deal]

7. I see a lot of posts now saying that he started the fires.

It's terrible

[Danmel]

8. A similar ambush happened in western NY

4 firefighters were killed and a bunch of houses destroyed. My son was in school in Rochester at the time.


https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2012/12/24/webster-new-york-firefighter-shot/1788917/