Chilling Police Radio Captures Chaos During Idaho Mass Shooting
Shooting in Idaho: The firefight took place close to Coeur d’Alene in the Canfield Mountain Natural Area.
An unidentified shooter ambushed two firemen on Sunday when they were responding to a brush fire in Kootenai County, Idaho. The number of injured firefighters was still unknown, and authorities said that a third firefighter was awaiting surgery. Later thereafter, the alleged shooter was discovered dead. Now, a terrifying audio snippet from the scene has emerged.
“Right now there’s an active shooter zone,” a police radio announces an officer. “Everybody’s shot up here.” “Stop, get out of the way,” he shouts.
The Canfield Mountain Natural Area, close to Coeur d’Alene, was the scene of the firefight. According to AFP, police and what officials initially thought were one or more suspects concealed in thickets exchanged gunfire.
On Canfield Mountain, a SWAT squad found a deceased man close to a gun a few hours later. The shooter was eventually identified by authorities as acting alone.
“There is no threat to the community at this time,” Kootenai County Sheriff Richard Norris said during a press conference, adding, “Based on preliminary information we believe that was the only shooter.”
Later, the area’s shelter-in-place order was withdrawn, and the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office promised to reveal further details soon.
“There are now two fatalities. The number of our casualties is unknown. Civilians are still descending from the mountain… Earlier in the day, Sheriff Robert Norris declared, “As we speak, we are actively taking sniper fire.”
He said the shooter was “well-prepared,” concealed in “heavy brush,” and carrying powerful guns. “As soon as somebody has a clear shot, I encourage them to take that shot,” the sheriff stated, giving officers the order to eliminate the suspect if at all feasible.
The responders are still battling the fire that first attracted them. Residents in the area have been cautioned by officials to stay vigilant in case more action is required.
In an interview with CNN, local reporter Alexandra Duggan stated that a procession is being organised to move the deceased firemen from Coeur d’Alene to Spokane. She stated, “They were local,” “The procession will be sombre, reflecting that.”
