In Idaho, United States, on Sunday (Jun 29), a late-night wildfire, SOS, turned deadly as firefighters responding to the blaze were ambushed by an unidentified shooter on Canfield Mountain. Two firefighters were killed during the attack, and one other was injured. Preliminary investigation suggests that the shooting was carried out by one lone gunman. In a press conference, Kootenai County Sheriff Richard Norris confirmed that a deceased man, assumed to be the shooter, had been found on the mountain alongside a gun that might be the weapon used. What happened, the suspects, and more – here's all you need to know about the Idaho firefighter ambush.<h2>What happened in Idaho?</h2>On Sunday (Jun 29), local firefighters responding to a wildfire on Canfield Mountain were ambushed by unknown assailant(s). Authorities confirmed that emergency crews had reached the scene of the fire around 1:30 pm local time. About 30 minutes later, gunshots were reported. The attack, as per the sheriff, was carried out with high-powered rifles.Following gunshot reports, a shelter-in-place order was imposed, which was later lifted.Idaho Governor Brad Little called the act "a heinous direct assault on our brave firefighters". He added that “multiple heroic firefighters were attacked today while responding to a fire in North Idaho. This is a heinous direct assault on our brave firefighters. I ask all Idahoans to pray for them and their families as we wait to learn more.”<h2>Shooter found dead</h2>At a press conference early on Monday (Jun 30), Sheriff Bob Norris confirmed that authorities have found a "deceased male" near a "firearm" on Canfield Mountain. Following the discovery, the shelter-in-place order was "being lifted", said Sheriff Norris. When asked if there were other active shooters, the sheriff said that based on the preliminary assessment, they "believe that was the only shooter".Sheriff Norris said that while they would've liked to preserve the scene because the Coeur d'Alene wildfire was still blazing, the body, presumably the shooter, had to be moved to another location. "There is no threat to the community at this time," he said.Norris added that authorities believe that the Coeur d'Alene fire was started "intentionally" and that responding firefighters were ambushed and "did not have a chance". He told reporters that they "do believe that the suspect started the fire and that it was an ambush and it was intentional... These firefighters did not have a chance."The details of the two firefighters killed in the ambush have not been released. A third firefighter was seriously injured and had to be taken to the hospital for emergency surgery. "He is fighting for his life, but he's in stable condition," said the sheriff.Earlier authorities said that the attack was carried out using a high-powered rifle. However, they have not released additional information on the firearm found or if it matched the description.<h2>Who is Travis Decker?</h2>While authorities are yet to release the name of the shooting suspect or identify the deceased man they've found on Canfield Mountain, speculation online suggests that it could be a man identified as Travis Decker.Travis Decker is a former soldier and is accused of murdering his three minor daughters – 5-year-old Olivia Decker, 8-year-old Evelyn Decker and 9-year-old Paityn Decker. As per reports, he suffocated the three young girls using plastic bags. As per the Wenatchee Police Department, the three were found near the Rock Island Campground on 2 June, 2025. Decker had picked up the girls from their mother's place for a planned visitation.<h2>Where is Travis Decker?</h2>Travis Decker, wanted for his daughters' murders, has been missing for around a month. The 32-year-old man is wanted on three counts of first-degree murder. At the time of the murders, he was believed to be homeless and living out of a white 2017 GMC Sierra pickup truck with a Washington license plate D20165C.The army veteran, as per reports, was trained in survival training. As per a court affidavit submitted by a deputy US marshal, he "frequently engaged in hiking, camping, survival skill practice, and hunting and even lived off the grid in the backwoods for approximately 2.5 months on one occasion".&nbsp;

In a press conference, Kootenai County Sheriff Richard Norris confirmed that a deceased man, assumed to be the shooter, had been found on Canfield mountain alongside a gun. What happened, the suspects, and more – here's all you need to know about the Idaho firefighter ambush.

In Idaho, United States, on Sunday (Jun 29), a late-night wildfire, SOS, turned deadly as firefighters responding to the blaze were ambushed by an unidentified shooter on Canfield Mountain. Two firefighters were killed during the attack, and one other was injured. Preliminary investigation suggests that the shooting was carried out by one lone gunman. In a press conference, Kootenai County Sheriff Richard Norris confirmed that a deceased man, assumed to be the shooter, had been found on the mountain alongside a gun that might be the weapon used. What happened, the suspects, and more – here's all you need to know about the Idaho firefighter ambush. What happened in Idaho? On Sunday (Jun 29), local firefighters responding to a wildfire on Canfield Mountain were ambushed by unknown assailant(s). Authorities confirmed that emergency crews had reached the scene of the fire around 1:30 pm local time. About 30 minutes later, gunshots were reported. The attack, as per the sheriff, was carried out with high-powered rifles. Following gunshot reports, a shelter-in-place order was imposed, which was later lifted. Idaho Governor Brad Little called the act "a heinous direct assault on our brave firefighters". He added that “multiple heroic firefighters were attacked today while responding to a fire in North Idaho. This is a heinous direct assault on our brave firefighters. I ask all Idahoans to pray for them and their families as we wait to learn more.” Shooter found dead At a press conference early on Monday (Jun 30), Sheriff Bob Norris confirmed that authorities have found a "deceased male" near a "firearm" on Canfield Mountain. Following the discovery, the shelter-in-place order was "being lifted", said Sheriff Norris. When asked if there were other active shooters, the sheriff said that based on the preliminary assessment, they "believe that was the only shooter". Sheriff Norris said that while they would've liked to preserve the scene because the Coeur d'Alene wildfire was still blazing, the body, presumably the shooter, had to be moved to another location. "There is no threat to the community at this time," he said. Norris added that authorities believe that the Coeur d'Alene fire was started "intentionally" and that responding firefighters were ambushed and "did not have a chance". He told reporters that they "do believe that the suspect started the fire and that it was an ambush and it was intentional... These firefighters did not have a chance." The details of the two firefighters killed in the ambush have not been released. A third firefighter was seriously injured and had to be taken to the hospital for emergency surgery. "He is fighting for his life, but he's in stable condition," said the sheriff. Earlier authorities said that the attack was carried out using a high-powered rifle. However, they have not released additional information on the firearm found or if it matched the description. Who is Travis Decker? While authorities are yet to release the name of the shooting suspect or identify the deceased man they've found on Canfield Mountain, speculation online suggests that it could be a man identified as Travis Decker. Travis Decker is a former soldier and is accused of murdering his three minor daughters – 5-year-old Olivia Decker, 8-year-old Evelyn Decker and 9-year-old Paityn Decker. As per reports, he suffocated the three young girls using plastic bags. As per the Wenatchee Police Department, the three were found near the Rock Island Campground on 2 June, 2025. Decker had picked up the girls from their mother's place for a planned visitation. Where is Travis Decker? Travis Decker, wanted for his daughters' murders, has been missing for around a month. The 32-year-old man is wanted on three counts of first-degree murder. At the time of the murders, he was believed to be homeless and living out of a white 2017 GMC Sierra pickup truck with a Washington license plate D20165C. The army veteran, as per reports, was trained in survival training. As per a court affidavit submitted by a deputy US marshal, he "frequently engaged in hiking, camping, survival skill practice, and hunting and even lived off the grid in the backwoods for approximately 2.5 months on one occasion".

In a press conference, Kootenai County Sheriff Richard Norris confirmed that a deceased man, assumed to be the shooter, had been found on Canfield mountain alongside a gun. What happened, the suspects, and more – here's all you need to know about the Idaho firefighter ambush.

Idaho firefighter ambush: Who is Travis Decker? Is he the shooter? What happened on Canfield Mountain? | Explained

A suspect opened fire on firefighters responding to a blaze near Canfield Mountain in northern Idaho in the US on Sunday, killing two and sparking a police operation to track down the shooter, who was still active in the area by afternoon. Authorities confirmed that emergency crews had reached the scene of the fire around 1:30 pm local time. About 30 minutes later, gunshots were reported. The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office said police were still “taking sniper fire” several hours later.&nbsp;Idaho Governor Brad Little called the act “a heinous direct assault on our brave firefighters”. “Multiple heroic firefighters were attacked today while responding to a fire in North Idaho. This is a heinous direct assault on our brave firefighters. I ask all Idahoans to pray for them and their families as we wait to learn more. Teresa and I are heartbroken,” Little said.&nbsp;

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&nbsp;“We’re actively taking sniper fire as we speak,” Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris said at a news conference. “This is an active situation.”The Kootenai Sheriff’s Office said the attack took place at Canfield Mountain outside the city of Coeur d’Alene in Kootenai County. The shooter remains at large, and the fire continues to blaze.&nbsp;Officials in neighbouring Shoshone County described the unfolding event as “an active shooter situation where the shooter is still at large.” Residents were urged to avoid the Canfield Mountain Trailhead and nearby Nettleton Gulch Road, located around four miles north of downtown Coeur d’Alene.&nbsp;The fire at the mountain site was still burning. Coeur d’Alene is home to about 55,000 people and lies close to the Washington state border.&nbsp;The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office did not respond to requests for further information.Firefighters had been dispatched to fight the blaze at about 1:30 pm, the sheriff’s office said.&nbsp;As per the CNN report, Officials reported that the exact number of injured people in the shooting is still unknown, and hikers and residents are still “stuck” on the mountain. Meanwhile, they are also asking civilians to stay away from the area as law enforcement and firefighters conduct their operations.The incident occurred in the Canfield Mountain Natural Area, a 24-acre park located on the eastern side of the city, which features multiple hiking and biking trails and is heavily wooded. &nbsp;

Officials informed that the exact number of injured people in the shooting is still unknown, and residents and hikers are still “stuck” on the mountain.

A suspect opened fire on firefighters responding to a blaze near Canfield Mountain in northern Idaho in the US on Sunday, killing two and sparking a police operation to track down the shooter, who was still active in the area by afternoon. Authorities confirmed that emergency crews had reached the scene of the fire around 1:30 pm local time. About 30 minutes later, gunshots were reported. The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office said police were still “taking sniper fire” several hours later. Idaho Governor Brad Little called the act “a heinous direct assault on our brave firefighters”. “Multiple heroic firefighters were attacked today while responding to a fire in North Idaho. This is a heinous direct assault on our brave firefighters. I ask all Idahoans to pray for them and their families as we wait to learn more. Teresa and I are heartbroken,” Little said.

Officials informed that the exact number of injured people in the shooting is still unknown, and residents and hikers are still “stuck” on the mountain.

Idaho shooting: Two firefighters killed while responding to blaze near Canfield Mountain, Governor calls it ‘heinous assault’

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