Crime
Audio: Kootenai County firefighters ambushed by gunman while responding to wildfire in Coeur d’Alene
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho — A horrifying ambush unfolded in Kootenai County, where multiple firefighters were shot while responding to a wildfire, in what authorities now suspect was a deliberately set trap.
According to Kootenai County Sheriff’s Lt. Jeff Howard, firefighters came under immediate gunfire as they arrived at the scene of a brush fire near East Nettleton Gulch Road, in the Canfield Mountain area.
The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed an active shooter situation, and law enforcement agencies are engaged in a large-scale search for the gunman.
Scanner traffic captured during the initial response reveals the chaotic and dangerous conditions faced by first responders.
One transmission stated:
“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.”
Authorities say the fire may have been intentionally ignited to lure in emergency personnel, who were then ambushed by the shooter.
Multiple firefighters were hit by gunfire. While the total number of victims has not been officially confirmed, fire and police radio traffic indicate several injuries among first responders, with at least one medical helicopter dispatched for evacuation.
Two Spokane County Sheriff’s helicopters are currently assisting with the aerial search for the suspect, who remains at large.
A possible suspect vehicle has been located near the scene, though no arrests have been reported.
As a result of the active shooter threat, fire crews were forced to withdraw from the area, leaving the wildfire still actively burning in at least two major sections.
The full extent of the damage caused by the fire remains unknown, and the safety of remaining personnel in the area is a top concern.
The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office has issued an emergency alert to the public:
“Active shooter at Canfield Mountain. Injuries are reported, but the extent is unknown. Avoid the area.”
Residents are strongly advised to stay away from the Canfield Mountain area, remain indoors, and follow instructions from local authorities as the situation continues to develop.
The Northern Lakes Fire Protection District, Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office, and multiple regional agencies are actively responding.
Updates will be provided as more confirmed information becomes available.
Crime
Jared Llamado Identified as Suspect in Fatal I-495 Road Rage Stabbing
Troopers kill alleged I-495 road-rage stabber who left 1 dead, 3 hurt
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — Virginia State Police have identified the suspect in Sunday’s fatal road rage stabbing along Interstate 495 as 32-year-old Jared Llamado of McLean, Virginia.
According to authorities, troopers responded at approximately 1:17 p.m. to reports of a road rage incident on the southbound lanes of I-495 near Exit 52.
Upon arrival, officers discovered four individuals suffering from stab wounds.
One of the victims, 39-year-old Michelle Adams, later died from her injuries.
A dog at the scene was also fatally stabbed.
Three additional victims were transported to area hospitals with serious injuries.
Investigators state that the stabbings occurred following a vehicle crash on the highway.
When troopers encountered Llamado, he was still armed with a knife believed to be the weapon used in the attack.
Police said he confronted officers and failed to comply with commands, prompting a trooper to discharge his firearm in self-defense. Llamado was pronounced dead at the scene.
The involved trooper was not injured during the encounter.
Video circulated online appears to show a female bystander attempting to intervene during the attack on Adams.
Authorities believe that individual may have also been stabbed while trying to stop the assault, though officials have not publicly confirmed specific victim identities beyond Adams.
The Virginia State Police emphasized that the incident is not believed to be terrorism-related.
The motive remains under investigation.
The violence caused significant traffic disruptions, with all southbound lanes of I-495’s Outer Loop between Gallows Road and Little River Turnpike temporarily closed for several hours. The roadway has since reopened.
The investigation remains ongoing.