Gunman found dead after two firefighters killed by sniper in Idaho

30 Jun 2025 • 5:55 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Two firefighters were fatally shot and a third critically wounded in an ambush near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, while responding to a brushfire on Sunday.
  • Officials reported that first responders came under "active sniper fire" at the Canfield Mountain Trailhead.
  • After an exchange of gunfire with law enforcement, the suspected gunman was found dead with a firearm near the scene, with authorities believing he acted alone.
  • The Kootenai County Sheriff stated the firefighters were ambushed and "did not have a chance," with police investigating if the fire was intentionally set to lure them.
  • Fire crews continue to battle the Nettleton Gulch Fire, which has scorched approximately 20 acres, after security threats were cleared and shelter-in-place orders lifted.

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