Wallace, Idaho — A quiet northern Idaho town was thrown into chaos Friday afternoon when a man opened fire outside and inside the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office, leaving three people with minor injuries. The suspected shooter was shot and killed by responding officers, authorities confirmed.
Sequence of the Attack
Sheriff Will Eddy described the harrowing events during a press conference Friday night. The suspect first fired shots on the street in Wallace, a small city of about 1,000 residents, striking two women in a vehicle in the legs. Fortunately, their injuries were not life-threatening. The gunman then entered the sheriff’s office and fired into the dispatch center, grazing an officer in the ear.
Law Enforcement Response
The rapid escalation prompted a large law enforcement response, with SWAT teams and multiple agencies from nearby counties arriving on the scene. The situation concluded with an officer-involved shooting around 4:15 p.m.
Investigation Underway
Authorities said investigations are ongoing. The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office and Coeur d’Alene Police Department are leading the criminal investigation, while the Idaho State Police is reviewing the officer-involved shooting. Law enforcement has not yet released details about the suspect’s identity or motive.
Community Reacts
The neighboring Mineral County Sheriff’s Office sent reinforcements, calling it an active shooter situation. Local residents, still in shock, described the scene as surreal. “You never expect something like this to happen here,” one Wallace resident said. Officials are urging anyone with information or footage of the incident to come forward to aid the ongoing investigation.
The city and its residents are now grappling with the aftermath, trying to restore a sense of safety in a town suddenly shaken by violence.
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