Fire agencies across Western Washington have shared messages of support after two firefighters were killed and one was injured in an apparent ambush shooting in Idaho.
The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office says a man allegedly opened fire on the firefighters, who were responding to a brush fire near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Officials say the suspected shooter was found dead on Sunday evening.
Authorities believe the suspected shooter intentionally set the fire and planned to ambush the crews who responded, the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office said in a press conference.
Local firefighters offered their support following the incident:
“Our hearts are broken over the senseless murders and multiple injuries to first responders in Coeur D’Alene ID. The men and women in the fire service are the first to run towards danger to protect life and property. Keep those involved, their crews and families in your thoughts and prayers as more details unfold,” wrote the City of Buckley Fire Department.