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Suspect Killed in Idaho Sheriff’s Office Shooting That Wounds Three

The attack drew a multi-agency response with SWAT units to the downtown complex that houses the courthouse, sheriff’s office, jail.

Overview

  • Shoshone County Sheriff William Eddy said the shooting began around 2:30 p.m. PT outside the Wallace headquarters before the gunman entered the lobby and opened fire.
  • Two women seated in a pickup truck were shot in the legs and an officer sustained an ear wound, with all injuries described as minor.
  • Law enforcement fatally shot the suspect in the lobby area, and he was pronounced dead at 4:15 p.m.; authorities have not discussed a motive.
  • The response included the FBI, U.S. Marshals Service, and regional agencies, with Kootenai County confirming SWAT deployment.
  • Mineral County officials said they sent reinforcements and urged the public to avoid downtown Wallace during the incident.