A shooting at an Idaho sheriff’s office left three people injured on Friday afternoon, including a law enforcement officer, according to local authorities. The incident occurred at the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office headquarters in rural northwest Idaho. The suspected gunman was later shot and killed by responding officers inside the building.
Timeline of the Incident in Wallace, Idaho
The violent incident took place around 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time outside the headquarters of the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office in Wallace, Idaho. During a Friday evening news briefing, Shoshone County Sheriff William Eddy confirmed the details surrounding the unfolding events.
Two Women Shot Outside the Sheriff’s Office
According to Sheriff Eddy, the suspect first opened fire on two women seated inside a pickup truck parked outside the sheriff’s office building.
- The gunman fired through the truck’s windshield
- One woman sitting in the front seat was shot in the leg
- The second woman, seated in the back, was also hit in the leg
Both women sustained non-life-threatening injuries, officials said.
Suspect Enters Lobby and Continues Firing
After shooting the women outside, the suspect walked into the sheriff’s office lobby, which is typically open to the public for routine matters such as filing reports or contacting dispatch.
While inside, the gunman continued firing, striking one officer in the ear. Sheriff Eddy noted it was unclear whether the officer was inside the building at the exact moment he was wounded. Fortunately, the officer’s injury was described as minor.
Law Enforcement Response and Suspect’s Death
Multiple law enforcement agencies quickly responded to the active shooter situation, including the FBI and the U.S. Marshals Service.
Officers confronted the suspect inside the lobby area, where he was shot and killed by law enforcement. Authorities confirmed the suspect was pronounced dead at 4:15 p.m. No hostages were taken during the incident.
Suspect Details and Ongoing Investigation
Sheriff Eddy stated that the suspect, whose identity has not been released, was carrying multiple firearms at the time of the attack. Officials have not disclosed a motive, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Where Did the Shooting Happen?
The shooting occurred in Wallace, Idaho, a small community located roughly 45 miles southeast of Coeur d’Alene, near the Idaho–Washington border.
