Summary
In Idaho, a gunman attacked firefighters responding to a fire near Coeur d'Alene, killing at least two people. Law enforcement believes the gunfire came from high-powered rifles, and the suspects have not surrendered. Authorities urged the public to stay away as they work to resolve the situation.
Key Facts
- A gunman shot at firefighters at Canfield Mountain, Idaho, killing at least two people.
- The incident occurred around 2:00 pm, just north of Coeur d'Alene.
- The Kootenai County Sheriff's Office said it's unclear if there was more than one shooter.
- The shooter used high-powered rifles and fired rapidly at first responders.
- Idaho Governor Brad Little called the attack a "direct assault" on firefighters.
- Authorities asked the public to avoid the area for safety reasons.
- The FBI and Department of Homeland Security are involved in the response.
- Investigators are checking if the fire was a setup to target first responders.
