In a tragic incident in Idaho, a gunman started a blaze intentionally and then ambushed firefighters who responded to the fire, resulting in the deaths of two firefighters. The incident occurred at Canfield Mountain in northern Idaho, where the firefighters were responding to a wildfire. The gunman, who acted alone, fatally shot two firefighters and injured a third before fleeing the scene.
According to NPR, the gunman’s actions led to a violent ambush that claimed the lives of the two firefighters. The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the gunman started the blaze deliberately and then targeted the firefighters as they arrived at the scene. The sheriff’s office also stated that the gunman acted alone in carrying out the attack.
BBC reported that the authorities in Idaho issued a ‘shelter in place’ warning following the shooting, which was later lifted after the gunman was found dead. The police believe that the attack was a targeted ambush on the firefighters who were responding to the wildfire.
CBS News highlighted that the attack was a deliberate act by the gunman, who fatally shot two firefighters and injured another. The incident has left the community in shock and mourning the loss of the brave firefighters who were serving their duty.
The Spokesman-Review mentioned that the authorities found the suspected gunman dead with a firearm nearby, indicating that he had taken his own life after the attack. The sheriff’s office is investigating the incident to determine the motive behind the ambush and the events leading up to the tragic shooting.
This senseless act of violence has devastated the firefighting community and the residents of Idaho. The bravery and dedication of the firefighters who put their lives on the line to protect others are commendable, and their sacrifice will not be forgotten.
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References:
– NPR: [Gunman started Idaho blaze and then fatally shot 2 firefighters in ambush, officials say](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijgFBVV95cUxNbzNMTGRjaTVJb1Zjb3VjQmM3NFMtcE14YnlDU0dIWnZXOVg4RWtRaktMYjMtVkJRUktGVHJFS2FpTGpWWXNDMS1udGdvcHdSaUItUGZ0eURpQWJzOFB6RGh5VFlsVGlQQUFxa2tsbDgwS3pXa1ZRdmVmVnNDaUhUY296UTlGRXVUNFoyT2ZR?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en)
– CBS News: [Gunman started Idaho blaze and then killed 2 firefighters, officials say](https://cbs4indy.com/news/national-world/gunman-started-idaho-blaze-and-then-killed-2-firefighters-officials-say/)
– The Spokesman-Review: [Two firefighters killed in ‘ambush-style’ shooting east of Coeur d’Alene](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMingFBVV95cUxPODZRTlNlWDNRUjZqZkZjanFhWC11NVB4V0hvQWdzZFo2cm03YzIydUU5emR0ekxxM2xGbUZMSWxVNU02X3J1dnZVOUF5eFBDaFRvWTVFV0RsSEk3aXZ3OFVJTXp2bWdORm5heTFGdG1HVGo1TmxSenpQTUVxWm9QTjRBVXJZZlJ5eDZTR3dFZ29YdjNvMmZUc2JxX2N4dw?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en)
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