Sheriff says 2 firefighters killed in Idaho shooting, gunman still active

South China Morning Post

3 days ago

Two firefighters were killed when they were shot at while responding to a fire in northern Idaho, the Kootenai County Sheriff said on Sunday, with law enforcement officers still taking sniper fire and hunting for the killer.
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It was not immediately clear if there was one gunman or more, Sheriff Bob Norris told a press conference, adding that civilians may have been struck in the incident unfolding in a nature area in Coeur d'Alene.
'We are prepared to neutralise this suspect who is currently actively shooting at public safety personnel,' Norris said.
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has been briefed on the Idaho shooting, ABC News reported.
Firefighters received the first call of a fire around 1.21pm local time, Norris said, and about 40 minutes later, reports emerged that they were being shot at.
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'This is a heinous direct assault on our brave firefighters,' Idaho Governor Brad Little said on X. 'I ask all Idahoans to pray for them and their families as we wait to learn more.'