Officials reported an active shooter incident at a courthouse in northern Idaho on Friday evening, though details remain limited and no information has been released about possible victims.
The Mineral County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the situation in a social media post, stating that reports of an active shooter at the Shoshone County Courthouse in Wallace, Idaho, were accurate.
The agency said it was sending additional resources to assist local authorities and asked for prayers for law enforcement officers responding to the scene.
BREAKING: Reports of an active shooter situation at the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office in Wallace, Idaho. pic.twitter.com/rPOkhIO4hm
— Resist Times (@ResistTimes_US) December 26, 2025
Authorities urged residents and visitors to avoid the downtown area of Wallace, the county seat of Shoshone County, as the situation continued to unfold. The courthouse is located adjacent to the county sheriff’s office, prompting a significant security response in the immediate area.
Preliminary information suggested that a suspect may be barricaded inside the courthouse, though officials have not confirmed that detail or provided updates on the suspect’s condition or location.
Multiple law enforcement agencies were seen surrounding the courthouse, and a heavy police presence remained in place as officials worked to secure the area and assess the situation.
