At approximately 2:30 p.m. on Friday, a gunman opened fire inside the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office in Wallace, Idaho, killing an officer and injuring two women outside the building.
Incident Details
The shooting began in the lobby of the sheriff’s office, which was open to the public at the time. “The suspect entered the sheriff’s office lobby and began firing,” Shoshone County Sheriff William Eddy said at a news conference. The officer inside was struck in the ear, with the impact described by Eddy as “just nicking” the ear. The two women, seated in a pickup parked outside the office, were hit in the leg when the gunman fired through the windshield. One woman was in the front seat and the other in the back seat, Eddy added.
Response and Casualties
Law enforcement officers responded promptly. Police from surrounding agencies, as well as the FBI, arrived on the scene. The suspect was pronounced deceased at 4:15 p.m., the same day, according to Sheriff Eddy. The officer and the two women suffered minor injuries. The suspect’s name was not released publicly.
Town Context
Wallace is a small town of around 800 people located in northern Idaho, roughly 80 miles east of Spokane, Washington. The incident unfolded in the heart of the town’s administrative center.
Investigation Status
The shooting remains under investigation. Sheriff Eddy noted that a clear timeline of events was not immediately available. Additional details about the suspect and motive are still being gathered.
Key Takeaways
- A gunman killed an officer and wounded two women in Wallace, Idaho.
- The incident occurred in the open lobby of the sheriff’s office at 2:30 p.m. Friday.
- The suspect was deceased by 4:15 p.m., and the investigation is ongoing.
The tragic event has left the community in shock and law enforcement agencies working to uncover the motives behind the shooting.
