Crime
At least 2 firefighters dead, several wounded in active shooter incident in Coeur d’Alene, Gunman still shooting
There is believed to be people trapped on the mountain.
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho — A devastating active shooter incident in northern Idaho has left at least two people dead and several others wounded, including firefighters who were reportedly ambushed while responding to a wildfire near Canfield Mountain.
Authorities have declared the situation a mass casualty incident as the emergency response continues.
The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that firefighters came under immediate gunfire upon arrival at the scene of a brush fire along East Nettleton Gulch Road.
Scanner audio from Kootenai County Fire units revealed the intensity of the situation, with emergency personnel calling for urgent assistance and warning other units to stay away.
“There’s an active shooter zone! They’re shot down. BC3’s down, BC1’s down. Everybody’s shot up here. Law enforcement, Code 3 now up here! … Get out of the way. Engine Brush 551, do not come up here,” one radio transmission stated.
Authorities believe the fire may have been intentionally set to lure firefighters into an ambush. Multiple personnel from the Northern Lakes Fire Protection District were shot as they attempted to contain the blaze.
According to Fire Chief Pat Riley, the attack happened with little warning as crews arrived to battle the growing wildfire.
As of this report, at least two fatalities have been confirmed. Several others remain injured, though the exact number of victims is still being determined.
First responders continue to search the area, and wounded individuals are still being located.
Due to the active and dangerous nature of the scene, fire crews were forced to retreat, allowing the wildfire to burn unchecked in at least two major areas. The full extent of the fire’s spread and structural damage remains unknown.
The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office issued a public alert urging residents to avoid the area:
“Active shooter at Canfield Mountain. Injuries are reported, but the extent is unknown. Avoid the area.”
The identity and number of suspects are still unclear. A possible suspect vehicle has been located, and two Spokane County Sheriff’s Office helicopters are assisting in the aerial search for the shooter or shooters.
One medical helicopter was also deployed to transport critically injured victims from the scene.
Lieutenant Jeff Howard of the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that this is an ongoing and fluid investigation.
Residents are being strongly advised to remain indoors, stay alert, and follow all instructions from law enforcement.
This remains a developing story. Officials are expected to provide further updates as more details become available.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.