During a press conference, Sheriff Norris said that based on all the information collected, authorities believe there was only one shooter involved.

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The timeline of the incident began around 1:21 p.m., when a brush fire was reported. At around 2 p.m., firefighters responding to the blaze reported being shot at by a gunman. Two firefighters were struck and later died from their injuries, one from the Coeur d’Alene Fire Department and the other from Kootenai County Fire and Rescue. A third firefighter was injured, recently underwent surgery and is in stable condition.

HAYDEN, Idaho – Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris said that the deceased man found on Canfield Mountain is believed to be the sole suspect in the deadly shooting.

During a press conference, Sheriff Norris said that based on all the information collected, authorities believe there was only one shooter involved.

The timeline of the incident began around 1:21 p.m., underwent surgery and is in stable condition.

when a brush fire was reported. At around 2 p.m., firefighters responding to the blaze reported being shot at by a gunman. Two firefighters were struck and later died from their injuries, one from the Coeur d’Alene Fire Department and the other from Kootenai County Fire and Rescue. A third firefighter was injured, recently

Sheriff Norris said that more than 300 law enforcement officers responded to the scene and engaged in an exchange of gunfire with the suspect. He also noted that the White House and FBI Director had been briefed on the incident and offered support. 

At about 7:40 p.m., deputies detected a cell phone activation in the area. They later found a deceased man with a gun nearby. While the body has not yet been identified and a motive has not been determined, deputies believe he was the lone shooter. They said there is no ongoing threat to the community.

Fire officials at the press conference said the brush fire has burned approximately 20 acres. Crews are still working to assess and manage the fire.