Multiple Firefighters Shot in Coeur d'Alene, ID—May Have Been an Ambush, Suspect Still on the Loose

In a fast-developing story, an unknown number of firefighters were shot in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Sunday in what could be a planned ambush.

BREAKING

Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office in Northern Idaho reporting an active shooter incident.

Fire department says multiple firefighters shot and injured while responding to incident in Coeur d'Alene pic.twitter.com/xBmjJSAwYn

— Kevin Dalton (@TheKevinDalton) June 29, 2025

Information is sparse at this hour; here’s what we know:

Kootenai County Deputies are asking residents to avoid the area.

According to Northern Lakes Fire Protection Chief Pat Riley, firefighters were reportedly shot while responding to a brush fire in the area of East Nettleton Gulch Road. 

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office issued an alert to residents stating: “Active shooter at Canfield Mountain. Injuries are reported, but the extent is unknown. Avoid the area.”

Fire crews were forced to pull back, and the brush fire remains an active threat. Authorities urge residents nearby to remain cautious and alert, as the situation is still unfolding.

Riley spoke of his reaction to the shooting:

"My immediate reaction was completely heartbroken. We trained for this. You never want to see it in your own community." 

He emphasized that firefighters remain focused on their duties despite the circumstances. However, fire suppression efforts have been halted, said Chief Riley.

Despite the challenges, evacuations are not currently anticipated. Residents are advised to stay alert to their surroundings and await further information as it becomes available.

Major situation in Coeur d’Alene right now. Please pray for firefighters and police, and people living in the area.

This appears premeditated and planned. Sick. pic.twitter.com/slzHslxmbf

— Matt Edwards (@TrueMattEdwards) June 29, 2025

Witnesses say the law enforcement presence is heavy, as one would expect:

The law-enforcement presence in Coeur d’Alene is incredible right now. Again, we don’t have anything confirmed because the situation is incredibly chaotic and unfolding. This picture is from our photographer at the scene. pic.twitter.com/vCBtI38Hky

— Melissa Luck ☘ (@MelissaKXLY4) June 29, 2025

RedState will provide you with updates to the story as necessary. If it is a planned ambush, it’s a sick plot indeed. Hopefully they’ll catch the perpetrator in short order.