UPDATE 3:51 PM PDT: Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office: “If you can, please avoid Couer D Alene at the moment as we are dealing with an active shooter situation where the shooter is still at large.” Officials are expected to hold a press briefing at 4:30 p.m. local time.
UPDATE 4:45 PM MDT: Firefighter at the scene: “It’s clear to me that this fire was set intentionally to draw us in.”
UPDATE 4:37 PM MDT – Authorities are still scrambling to piece together what unfolded on Canfield Mountain. According to emergency radio traffic, multiple firefighters have been reported “down,” though their conditions remain unclear. The suspect—or suspects—responsible for the brazen attack are still at large, posing an ongoing threat to the community.
UPDATE 4:21 PM MDT – The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office issued an urgent alert: “Active shooter at Canfield Mountain. Injuries are reported, but the extent is unknown. Avoid the area.” This is now being treated as a dual-crisis situation involving both an active shooter and a wildfire emergency.
Initial Report:
In what’s shaping up to be a coordinated ambush, multiple firefighters and law enforcement officers in northern Idaho were reportedly shot while responding to a wildfire on Canfield Mountain in Coeur d’Alene. This brazen assault on first responders—men and women risking their lives to protect their community—has shocked the region and sparked a massive law enforcement response.
According to journalist John Webb with KHQ-TV, several members of the Kootenai County Fire and Rescue team were hit by gunfire. Reports from North Idaho News also indicate that officers from multiple law enforcement agencies were wounded in the attack. The incident unfolded near the Washington state border, in a normally peaceful residential area now rocked by violence.
Witnesses described the scene as chaotic and terrifying. Residents say they heard dozens of rapid gunshots echoing through the mountainous terrain. A photo circulating online shows a large plume of smoke rising above Canfield Mountain as emergency crews rushed to the scene—only to become targets themselves.
At this time, local officials have urged residents to shelter in place, warning that the situation remains “active and extremely dangerous.” The possibility of a second suspect or accomplice has not been ruled out.
🚨#UPDATE: Firefighters at the scene stated, ‘It’s clear to me that this fire was set intentionally to draw us in. A possible suspect vehicle has been located, and police helicopters are now searching overhead for the suspect pic.twitter.com/sQr6ZoOyrR
— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) June 29, 2025
This is more than just a tragic event—it’s a wake-up call. While the nation remains distracted by political theater in Washington and manufactured outrage in the media, our brave first responders are being ambushed on American soil. This is a war on civil order. Someone opened fire on heroes running toward danger, not away from it.
— 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐧 ~🎙️🇺🇸 (@RogueLou18) June 29, 2025
This horrifying incident raises urgent questions: What security protocols failed? Who is responsible? And most importantly—why were these firefighters and officers targeted in what should’ve been a routine emergency response?
As radical anti-police and anti-authority sentiment grows louder in the culture, the men and women who uphold our civil society are increasingly being treated like enemy combatants. Whether this was a calculated attack or the act of a deranged individual, one thing is clear—America cannot afford to normalize violence against those who protect us.
This is a developing story. For real-time updates, follow trusted sources on the ground and stay alert for official emergency instructions if you’re in the area. More details will be reported as they become available.
