Crime
At least 2 people wounded 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 an active shooter incident at the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office, where at least two people have reportedly been shot, and the suspect is believed to remain inside the building, according to preliminary information from law enforcement and local media.
Multiple agencies were dispatched after reports of gunfire at the sheriff’s office, which is located across from and directly in front of the Shoshone County Courthouse in downtown Wallace.
The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that law enforcement personnel are actively responding to the incident.
Witnesses reported hearing shots fired inside the lobby, with some indicating that at least seven gunshots were heard earlier in the event. These details have not yet been officially confirmed.
Early, unverified reports suggested the possibility of a hostage situation. Authorities have not confirmed whether any hostages are involved.
There are also preliminary reports that the suspect may be barricaded inside the sheriff’s office, possibly in an area described by witnesses as the attorney visiting room. Officials have not confirmed the suspect’s status or exact location.
A large law enforcement presence has been established around the sheriff’s office, courthouse, and surrounding blocks as officers work to secure the area and manage the ongoing threat. Authorities are urging the public to avoid downtown Wallace, the county seat of Shoshone County, until further notice.
Nearby businesses have taken emergency precautions.
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 for safety.
Confusion initially arose due to the close proximity of the sheriff’s office and the courthouse. The Mineral County Sheriff’s Office in neighboring Montana posted that online reports of an active shooter at the Shoshone County Courthouse were accurate. Authorities later corrected the statement, clarifying that the incident was occurring at the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office, which is situated directly in front of the courthouse.
“We are sending reinforcement to help our neighbor,” the Mineral County Sheriff’s Office said in an updated statement. “Please pray for all law enforcement.”
The situation remains active and fluid, with multiple agencies assisting.
Authorities and media outlets say additional information will be released as it becomes available and stress the importance of relying on official updates as the response continues.
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.