BREAKING: Three people, including a sheriff’s deputy, were injured in a shocking shooting incident at the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office in Wallace, Idaho, on Friday afternoon. The gunman was fatally shot by law enforcement officers during the chaotic event, which unfolded around 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time.
Authorities confirm that the suspect opened fire on two women sitting in a pickup truck parked outside the sheriff’s office before entering the lobby and continuing to shoot. Shoshone County Sheriff William Eddy stated in a press conference that the victims suffered minor injuries, with one woman hit in the leg as the suspect fired through the truck’s windshield.
“The guy shot through the windshield,” Sheriff Eddy reported. “It struck a lady in the leg in the front seat and a lady in the leg in the backseat.” The officer, who was struck in the ear, was unsure if he was inside the building at the time of the shooting.
The lobby of the sheriff’s office is usually open to the public, allowing individuals to file reports or contact dispatch, which made the incident particularly alarming for the local community. Sheriff Eddy reassured the public that no hostages were involved during the attack, and the suspect was armed with multiple firearms.
Local and federal agencies, including the FBI and the U.S. Marshals Service, swiftly responded to the scene. The suspect was pronounced dead at 4:15 p.m. after being shot by officers in the lobby area.
While details about the suspect remain limited, including their identity and motive, law enforcement continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding this tragic event. Wallace, a town located approximately 45 miles southeast of Coeur d’Alene, is facing heightened anxiety as residents process the implications of this violence.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward as they work to piece together the timeline and motive behind this shooting. This incident not only impacts the immediate victims but also raises concerns about safety in small communities across the nation.
Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops.