UPDATE: A shocking shooting incident unfolded today at the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office in Wallace, Idaho, leaving three people wounded, including an officer, and resulting in the suspect being fatally shot by law enforcement. This urgent situation occurred around 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time and has prompted a swift response from multiple local and federal agencies.
Witnesses report that the suspect opened fire on two women sitting in a pickup truck outside the sheriff’s office before entering the building and continuing to shoot. Shoshone County Sheriff William Eddy revealed in a press conference that the gunman shot through the truck’s windshield, injuring both women in their legs. “The guy shot through the windshield, and it struck a lady in the leg in the front seat, and a lady in the leg in the backseat,” Eddy stated.
Once inside the lobby, the suspect began firing indiscriminately. One officer was struck in the ear, though it remains unclear if he was inside the building at the time. Fortunately, all three victims sustained only minor injuries. Sheriff Eddy emphasized that the lobby is normally open to the public for filing reports and contacting dispatch.
The scene escalated as several law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and U.S. Marshals Service, responded to the crisis. The suspect was shot and killed by officers in the lobby area and was pronounced dead at 4:15 p.m.. Sheriff Eddy confirmed that there were no hostages during the ordeal, but did not disclose the suspect’s name or potential motive. The man was reportedly armed with multiple firearms.
This incident raises serious concerns about safety in public spaces, particularly in rural areas like Wallace, which is located about 45 miles southeast of Coeur d’Alene, near the Idaho-Washington border.
As authorities continue their investigation, residents are left shaken by the violence that erupted in their community. The sheriff’s office has urged anyone with information to come forward as they work to piece together the events leading to this alarming attack.
Stay tuned for further updates as this developing story unfolds.
