Crime
Suspect neutralized after shooting at Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office in Wallace
UPDATE: The suspect has been neutralized, according to Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris.
WALLACE, Idaho — Authorities are responding to reports of an active shooter incident at the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office in Wallace, prompting a large and ongoing law enforcement response and the closure of portions of the downtown area.
According to local media and statements from regional law enforcement agencies, officers were dispatched after reports of gunfire at the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office, which is located directly across from the Shoshone County Courthouse.
Initial information circulating online and among witnesses suggested that shots may have been fired inside the lobby of the sheriff’s office. Officials have cautioned that details remain preliminary and are still being verified.
The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that law enforcement personnel are actively responding to the reported active shooter situation.
In a related statement, the Mineral County Sheriff’s Office in neighboring Montana initially posted that reports of an active shooter at the Shoshone County Courthouse were accurate.
Authorities later clarified and corrected that information, stating the incident was occurring at the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office, which sits immediately in front of the courthouse.
“We are sending reinforcement to help our neighbor,” the Mineral County Sheriff’s Office said in an updated post. “Please pray for all law enforcement.”
A heavy police presence has been observed surrounding the sheriff’s office and adjacent buildings as officers work to secure the area and assess the situation.
Authorities are urging the public to stay out of downtown Wallace, the county seat of Shoshone County, until further notice.
Nearby businesses have taken protective measures. The owner of an Ace Hardware store located across the street from the sheriff’s office confirmed that gunfire struck their building. Employees were immediately placed on lockdown in the store’s basement to ensure their safety.
There have also been unconfirmed reports that a suspect may be barricaded inside the sheriff’s office, possibly in an interior area described by witnesses as an attorney visiting room.
Additionally, witnesses have reported hearing multiple gunshots—at least seven—over the course of more than an hour earlier in the incident. Authorities have not confirmed the suspect’s status or location.
At this time, no official information has been released regarding injuries or casualties.
The situation remains active and fluid, with multiple agencies assisting and additional resources being deployed.
Officials say more information will be released as it is confirmed and are asking the public to rely on official updates while the response continues.
Crime
5 dead including 3 children in Silver Rail Elementary shooting in Bend, teenage shooter killed by a Good Samaritan
BEND, Ore. — Five people were reportedly killed in a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in southeast Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, October 15, 2026, including three children, one adult victim, and the teenage suspect, according to preliminary information attributed to federal law enforcement.
The reported shooting prompted a major emergency response involving police, fire crews, and emergency medical services.
Authorities issued an alert at approximately 1:17 p.m., warning of a large police presence at the elementary school and urging the public to avoid the area.
According to the information provided, four victims were killed at the school. Three of those victims were children, while the fourth was an adult. The suspected gunman, described in preliminary reports as a teenager, was also reported dead, bringing the reported total to five fatalities.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting, including the identities of the victims and the suspect, had not been fully established in the information available.
Preliminary reports indicated that the suspected gunman was a teenager and was killed after being confronted by a Good Samaritan.
Earlier scanner traffic reportedly indicated that the suspect had been neutralized. Unconfirmed reports suggested that the individual who intervened may have been a father of a student at the school.
However, authorities had not publicly confirmed all the circumstances surrounding the confrontation or independently verified the reported identity and role of the person who intervened.
Investigators are expected to examine the sequence of events leading up to the shooting, how the suspect was stopped, and whether the suspect acted alone.
The first police alert was issued at approximately 1:17 p.m. Thursday. It described a large police presence at Silver Rail Elementary School and instructed the public to stay away from the area.
Fire and emergency medical services personnel were seen responding near the school as authorities worked to address the reported threat and assist those affected.
The shooting prompted urgent concern among families and the surrounding community, particularly after reports indicated that children were among the victims.
Approximately 10 minutes after the initial alert, police announced a reunification site for students and their families at Journey Church, located at 61303 S. Highway 97 in Bend, near Goodwill and Dairy Queen.
Parents and guardians were instructed to go to the designated location to reunite with students and receive further information.
Authorities urged families to follow official instructions and avoid approaching the school while emergency operations continued.
The reported shooting also prompted precautionary security measures at nearby schools. Parents received alerts indicating that Caldera High School and Jewell Elementary School had been placed on lockdown Thursday afternoon.
The lockdowns were reported as law enforcement responded to Silver Rail Elementary and worked to secure the surrounding area.
Further information was needed to establish how long the lockdowns remained in effect and when normal school operations resumed.
Although preliminary information indicated five deaths, including three children, one adult victim, and the teenage suspect, additional official confirmation is needed regarding the victims’ identities, the suspect’s identity, and the circumstances of the shooting.
The reported involvement of a Good Samaritan also requires confirmation from investigators.
This remains a developing story. Further details should be added as law enforcement and school officials release verified information about the shooting and the investigation.