Active shooter reported at Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office

WALLACE — The suspect involved in an active shooting at the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office is dead, according to a source close to SCSO. 

The same source indicated that two people were injured in the shooting and transported to the hospital. It’s unclear how serious their injuries are. 

Multiple area law enforcement agencies responded Friday afternoon to a reported active shooter at the sheriff’s office in downtown Wallace, the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. Agencies from Idaho, Washington and Montana responded to the scene. 

Witnesses reported hearing at least seven gunshots ring out around 2:30 p.m.  

The owner of Ace Hardware located across the street from the sheriff’s office said an alleged shooter fired into the business before entering the sheriff’s office. 

KHQ also reported that the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the suspect was “neutralized.” 

At this time, officials say community members experiencing emergencies that require Silver Valley Fire Rescue or the Kellogg Fire Department should call 208.784.1188.  

For the Osburn Fire Department, call 208.752.0152.