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Idaho suspected shooter intentionally set fire, police say

Idaho suspected shooter intentionally set fire, police say

Two firefighters were fatally shot while responding to a brush fire in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Another man found dead with a firearm on Canfield Mountain is believed to be the only shooter in Sunday’s attacks, according to Kootenai County Sheriff...

Idaho fire shooting: All we know about gunman after firefighters lured into deadly ‘sniper ambush’

Idaho fire shooting: All we know about gunman after firefighters lured into deadly ‘sniper ambush’

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US The suspected gunman behind a sniper...

Idaho DEQ extends public comment period for draft permit for Stibnite Gold Project

Idaho DEQ extends public comment period for draft permit for Stibnite Gold Project

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality is extending the public comment period for a draft permit for the Perpetua Resources Idaho, Inc. Stibnite Gold Project. The initial public comment period for Perpetua’s draft Idaho Pollutant Discharge...

Idaho shooting: Chilling audio clip reveals fire ambush that killed two firefighters

Idaho shooting: Chilling audio clip reveals fire ambush that killed two firefighters

A viral audio clip of the chaos during an ambush near Canfield Mountain, Idaho, where a gunman opened fire on firefighters responding to a blaze. Two firefighters were killed, and the shooter remains at large. A disturbing audio clip reportedly...

Idaho Shooting Kills Two Firefighters as Gunman Started Wildfire

Idaho Shooting Kills Two Firefighters as Gunman Started Wildfire

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - A man armed with a rifle started a wildfire on Sunday and then began shooting at firefighters and emergency personnel in the mountain community of Northern Idaho, United States (U.S.). This shooting killed two firefighters and...

Idaho locals realize firefighters were ambushed and killed on anniversary of terrifying local incident

Idaho locals realize firefighters were ambushed and killed on anniversary of terrifying local incident

Two firefighters were killed by a sniper in Idaho on the 24th anniversary of a local Neo-Nazi compound being burned by the fire department for a training exercise. The unidentified ambush killer was found dead near his gun on Canfield Mountain...

Idaho Firefighters Ambushed: What to Know

Idaho Firefighters Ambushed: What to Know

A procession from Kootenai Health headed to Spokane after a firefighters were ambushed by sniper fire while responding to a blaze in a northern Idaho mountain community, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, June 29, 2025. Credit - Bill Buley—Coeur D'Alene...

Idaho brush fire ambush: Gunman dead; 2 firefighters killed

Idaho brush fire ambush: Gunman dead; 2 firefighters killed

CANFIELD MOUNTAIN, Idaho — A brush fire was intentionally set to lure firefighters to an ambush in Canfield Mountain, Idaho, officials said. Officials said the gunman, who opened fire on the fire crews, was found dead after an hour-long search,...

Idaho 'ambush' suspect found dead by SWAT team

Idaho 'ambush' suspect found dead by SWAT team

Deceased male located by SWAT team during Canfield Mountain incident Authorities in Kootenai County, Idaho, have confirmed the discovery of a deceased male on Canfield Mountain. According to an official media release issued by the Kootenai County...

Idaho shooter started blaze and fatally shot 2 firefighters in ambush attack, officials say

Idaho shooter started blaze and fatally shot 2 firefighters in ambush attack, officials say

A man armed with a rifle started a wildfire Sunday and then began shooting at first responders in a northern Idaho mountain community, killing two firefighters and wounding a third during a barrage of gunfire over several hours, authorities said....

Idaho firefighters shooting: 2 dead, 1 injured in ambush. What we know

Idaho firefighters shooting: 2 dead, 1 injured in ambush. What we know

FILE-A procession from Kootenai Health headed to Spokane after a few firefighters were killed Sunday, June 29, 2025. (Photo courtesy of FOX Media Cloud) Two firefighters were killed and another was seriously injured after they were ambushed and...

Idaho shooting: man found dead after two firefighters killed in sniper ambush – video

Idaho shooting: man found dead after two firefighters killed in sniper ambush – video

Authorities have lifted a lockdown order at the scene of a sniper ambush that killed two firefighters after they found the body of a man with a firearm nearby. Police say firefighters were ambushed by sniper fire while responding to a blaze in a...

Gunman starts fire, then fatally shoots 2 firefighters in Idaho ambush attack

Gunman starts fire, then fatally shoots 2 firefighters in Idaho ambush attack

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A man armed with a rifle started a wildfire Sunday and then began shooting at first responders in a northern Idaho mountain community, killing two firefighters and wounding a third during a barrage of gunfire over several...

Gunman started Idaho blaze and then killed 2 firefighters, officials say

Gunman started Idaho blaze and then killed 2 firefighters, officials say

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A man armed with a rifle started a wildfire Sunday and then began shooting at first responders in a northern Idaho mountain community, killing two firefighters and wounding a third during a barrage of gunfire over several...

2 killed, 1 wounded in ambush as Idaho firefighters come under siege from rifle fire

2 killed, 1 wounded in ambush as Idaho firefighters come under siege from rifle fire

BOISE, Idaho (AP) -- Authorities lifted a lockdown order late Sunday at the scene of a sniper ambush that killed two firefighters after they found the body of a man with a firearm nearby. The sheriff's department said a tactical response team...

Gunman started fire, then fatally shot 2 firefighters in ambush attack, Idaho officials say

Gunman started fire, then fatally shot 2 firefighters in ambush attack, Idaho officials say

BOISE, Idaho – A man armed with a rifle started a wildfire and then began shooting at first responders in a northern Idaho mountain community, killing two firefighters and wounding a third during a barrage of gunfire over several hours,...

A violent ambush in Idaho leaves 2 firefighters dead and 1 injured. Here’s what to know.

A violent ambush in Idaho leaves 2 firefighters dead and 1 injured. Here’s what to know.

National News Here's what to know about Sunday's attack, the investigation, and next steps. Law enforcement and emergency responders at Cherry Hill Park off 15th Street on Sunday afternoon, June 29, 2025, following reports of an ambush shooting...

Judge considers if witnesses must testify in trial over Idaho students' stabbings

Judge considers if witnesses must testify in trial over Idaho students' stabbings

Several potential defense witnesses from Bryan Kohberger's home state of Pennsylvania are expected in court Monday for a hearing on whether they must testify at the former criminal justice student's trial for the stabbing deaths of four college...

Sniper's slaying of Idaho firefighters called 'a total ambush'

Sniper's slaying of Idaho firefighters called 'a total ambush'

A firefghter was fighting for his life Monday while authorities in Idaho were trying to determine why a sniper ignited a blaze then ambushed and fatally shot and killed two responding firefighters. The sniper was found dead following a shootout...

Officials: 2 firefighters killed in Idaho sniper ambush

Officials: 2 firefighters killed in Idaho sniper ambush

At least two firefighters were killed in Idaho on Sunday afternoon after they were ambushed in a sniper attack while responding to a fire in a rugged mountain area, authorities said. Law enforcement agencies near Coeur d’Alene scrambled to...

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