Firefighters and police officers shot by ‘snipers’ in horror Idaho ambush | US | News
In a creepy incident on Sunday, more than one firefighter and police officers were subjected to a terrible ambush in Coeur d’lene after responding to an emergency call. While the sheriffs are still under fire, we take the sniper fire when we speak at least two deaths and “unknown” losses “.
When he arrived in a reported fire, emergency services immediately faced gunfire, which caused an objection to reinforcement from the Spocane police department. The armed man was still wide, because of the “law enforcement officers” to the locals “refuge” was recommended.
The governor of Idaho condemned the armed attack by calling the state as a “disgusting terrible attack against brave firefighters. The authorities warned the people to avoid the area around the ongoing dangerous situation and the ongoing police activities, while the attackers remained generally.
While the authorities watch armed men, the police are being carried out near Coeur d’Ene, where the police took “sniper fire” in a mountainous area about four miles north of the city. The details of the motives and identities of the attackers are still unknown.
Citizen.com, the attack, the fire brigade began with a ambush in which a deliberate fire was burned to attract, and this caused at least two firefighters to injure at least two firefighters due to arms sounds on the emergency service channels.
The authorities declared a mass wounded incident at the scene and at least two deaths were reported. KoOTENAi district sheriffs, at least two people who have died sheriffs, said it is believed to be firefighters.
Northern Lakes Fire Protection Chief Pat Riley said that firefighters had joined a forest fire near the East Nettleon Gulch road. A warning residents given by the Şerif office of the Kooteteni district warned: “Active shooter in Canfield Mountain. Injuries were reported, but the scope is not known. Avoid the region.”
It has been reported that the situation started at 13:50, a forest fire and one of the firefighters were critically injured and required an emergency hospitalization.
From local news organizations, there are indications that the police potentially sought a second perpetrator and generally looking for a second perpetrator.
Newsnation reporter Brian Entin provided updates at around 18.00 local time and showed that law enforcement officers were the corners of the suspects who refused to surrender. “The sheriff in Idaho says he does not show any signs that shooters want to surrender.
While the emergency personnel protected from gunshots, social media was shaken by the first -hand reports of chaos as a large number of shots appeared. A local resident took a Wilson to the platform X: “I live in Coeur d’lene identity. Some hazelnut works opened fire and began to shoot when firefighters appeared.
“Then the police came and were shot. There are no words about their situation. There are more than 65 fire trucks, police, swat and 1 helicopter. 15th street was blocked to the south.”
Following the first attacks, the Sharif office of the Shoshhone district announced that the armed man remained in general and gave a sharp warning to the natives: “If you can, please avoid Couer D Alene because we are still involved in an active shooter.”
The violence of the incident was emphasized by the comments of Idaho Governor Brad Little: “Today, a large number of heroes were attacked when responding to a fire in North Idaho. This is a disgusting direct attack in our brave firefighters.
He said: “I want to pray for them and their families while waiting to learn more. Teresa and I have broken the heart.
