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.