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Firefighters Ambushed in Coeur d’Alene: Two Dead, Suspect Neutralized in Sunday Attack

Firefighters Ambushed in Coeur d’Alene: Two Dead, Suspect Neutralized in Sunday Attack

Firefighters Ambushed in Coeur d’Alene: Two Dead, Suspect Neutralized in Sunday Attack A tragic incident unfolded Sunday afternoon in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, where two firefighters were fatally ambushed by a gunman while responding to a brush fire. The suspected shooter was later found dead after an extensive multi-agency manhunt. The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that SWAT team members located a deceased male on Canfield Mountain with a firearm nearby. The fatalities were identified as fire personnel from the Coeur…

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Coeur d’Alene Reels After Deadly Ambush Kills Two Firefighters

Coeur d’Alene Reels After Deadly Ambush Kills Two Firefighters

Coeur d’Alene Reels After Deadly Ambush Kills Two Firefighters Coeur d’Alene, Idaho is grappling with profound grief today after an “ambush-style” attack yesterday, June 29, 2025, left two firefighters dead and another critically injured. The tragic incident unfolded on Canfield Mountain where fire crews were responding to a small wildfire believed to have been intentionally set to lure them. Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris confirmed that two firefighters, one from the Coeur d’Alene Fire Department and another from Kootenai County…

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Manhunt Underway After Deadly Ambush on Idaho Firefighters

Manhunt Underway After Deadly Ambush on Idaho Firefighters

Manhunt Underway After Deadly Ambush on Idaho Firefighters Two individuals have been confirmed dead after firefighters responding to a brush fire on Canfield Mountain in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, were ambushed by a gunman. The incident, which unfolded Sunday afternoon, has triggered an intense manhunt for the active shooter. Kootenai County Sheriff Robert Norris confirmed the fatalities during a press briefing, noting that the number of additional injuries remains unknown. Civilians are reportedly evacuating the mountainous area amidst the ongoing blaze…

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