In a tragic incident in northern Idaho near Coeur d'Alene, two firefighters were killed while responding to a fire. Sheriff Robert Norris confirmed that multiple firefighters were shot at, while police faced ongoing sniper fire at the scene. As the situation remained active, there were concerns about additional casualties among civilians or first responders in the rugged area. Law enforcement officials are conducting operations to neutralize the shooter, with Department of Homeland Security keeping abreast of developments.
Sheriff Robert Norris confirmed to reporters Sunday that multiple firefighters were shot at while responding to a call, killing two, but that this may not be the extent of the casualties.
He emphasized the area is rugged and rural and that there could be other civilians on the mountain, or other safety officials or first responders injured at the time of the presser.
We are prepared to neutralize this suspect who is currently actively shooting at public safety personnel, Norris said.
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.
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