Authorities find people dead with firearm in the neighborhood after hours after Idaho firefighters were murdered

A swat team found a deceased man and killed a nearby firearm hours after a sniperschot and two firefighters and injured another while they fought against a natural fire in Idaho, the authorities confirmed on Sunday.

The Sheriff’s Office of Kootenai County said the deceased man was on Canfield Mountain. A hiding place was lifted, but an active natural fire continued to exist, said the Sheriff office. Authorities are expected to provide more information at a press conference of 12.30 pm et.

The update came hours after the International Association of Fire Fighters confirmed that the two victims who were killed were firefighters.

“While responding to a fire earlier today in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, IAFF members were ambushed in a horrible act of violence. Two of our brothers were killed by a sneaker and a third brother stays in an operation,” the association said. “Please keep them, their families and law enforcement in your prayers.”

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino said the desk is on site and that it is still very active and dangerous.

“FBI technical teams and tactical assets are currently on site and offer support. It remains an active and very dangerous scene,” said Bongino.

During a press conference, Sheriff Robert Norris van Kootenai County said that at least two people were killed, possibly firefighters. Norris added that they still “take active sniper fire” while he spoke.

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“We now have two dead. We have an unknown amount of victims,” ​​said Norris. “We still have citizens who come from that mountain. We may have citizens who are stuck or in shock on that mountain. So this is a very, very fresh situation.”

“We don’t know who [the] Being suspects or suspects, and we don’t know how many suspects there can be, “said Norris.

A spokesperson for the Northern Lakes Fire Protection confirmed the situation to FOX News Digital and said: “The active Schiets situation and a very active natural fire scene were related.”

The Sheriff’s Office of Kootenai County has published a warning earlier on Sunday afternoon stating: “Active shooter on Canfield Mountain. Injuries have been reported, although the seriousness remains unknown. Avoid the area.”

Norris said they are developing a plan to move people from the mountains as soon as they get the fire under control.

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Authorities said that they are active sniper fire near Canfield Mountain in Coeur d’Alene Namur on Sunday. (KHQ)

Officials confirmed that the firefighters responded to a brush fire near East Nettleton Gulch Road when the shooting began.

Norris said the suspect (s) used what seemed to be “modern, powerful, sporty guns.”

“We take fire quickly,” said Norris.

Due to the danger, firefighters had to withdraw and the brush fire continues to pose a threat. Authorities urge residents in the neighborhood to stay vigilant and to bring caution as the situation develops.

“I would encourage you to tell people to stay away from the area, not to get to the area. Stay away from the area, Norris insisted.” This will be if they are not neutralized quickly, this will probably be a multi -day operation. “

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On this photo of Mark Lathrop, a fire is burning in a community near Canfield Mountain where a sniper lured firefighters in an ambush that reacted to the fire, just north of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Sunday 29 June 2025. (Mark Lathrop via AP)

Norris added that he “hopes that someone has a clear shot and is able to” neutralize “the threat because it didn’t seem as if the suspect (s) would quickly surrender.

“So as soon as someone has a clear shot, I encourage them to make that shot and neutralize the threat,” said Norris.

Attorney General Pam Bondi shared a statement and said there was more support on his way to Idaho.

“Thanks to our incredible @fbi agents on site who help local authorities in Idaho. We pray for everyone,” Bondi wrote.

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi also said that their department is actively monitoring the situation and that ‘justice will be served’.

Governor of Idaho Brad Little responded to the incident in a post on X.

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“Several heroic firefighters were attacked today while responding to a fire in Noord -Idaho. This is a horrible direct attack on our brave firefighters. I ask all the Idahoans to pray for them and their families while we are waiting to learn more. Teresa and I are cordially,” Little wrote. “While this situation is still developing, stay free from the area to enable law enforcement and firefighters to do their work.”

Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador also responded to the situation and stated that this should never happen.

“Deeply saddened by reports that firefighters were shot while they reacted bravely to a fire in Noord -Idaho. These heroes put their lives at stake every day; they should never be goals,” Labrador said. “Keep our first care providers and their families in your prayers.”

Stepheny Price is a writer for FOX News Digital and Fox Business. She deals with topics, including missing persons, murders, national crime cases, illegal immigration and more. Story tips and ideas can be sent to stepheny.price@fox.com