'Blessed are the peacemakers'
Shoshone County Prosecutor Ben Allen, pictured in the background, reviews the events of December 26, 2025, when an active shooter opened fire in Wallace. Several members of the region's law enforcement were honored during the ceremony. Shoshone County Sheriff's Deputy Joey Johnston, Shoshone County Dispatchers Suzanne Evans and Jonnie Rotchford, former deputy and current Pinehurst Police Officer Seth Dechand, and Kellogg Police Officer Matt Weingart were among those who received valor awards.
JOSH McDONALD
WALLACE — More than 100 members of the first responder community from Shoshone County, North Idaho and the surrounding region were honored during a recent ceremony at the Wallace Elks Lodge for their actions during the Dec. 26 shooting in downtown Wallace.
The ceremony recognized the law enforcement officers, dispatchers and EMS personnel involved in the incident with valor awards and meritorious conduct awards.
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