A gunman opened fire inside the Shoshone County Sheriff's Office in Wallace, Idaho, on Friday, killing himself and leaving an officer and two women with minor injuries.
Incident Timeline
The shooting began around 2:30 p.m. when the suspect entered the lobby of the sheriff's office, which was open to the public, and began firing. The suspect was pronounced dead at 4:15 p.m., according to Sheriff William Eddy.
Injuries and Response
- The officer sustained a minor injury described by Sheriff Eddy as "just nicking" the ear of the officer who was struck.
- Two women sitting in a pickup parked outside the office were hit in the leg by shots fired through the windshield; one was in the front seat and the other in the back seat.
- Police from surrounding agencies and the FBI responded to the scene.
Current Status
The shooting remains under investigation. Sheriff Eddy said more information about the timeline of events was not immediately clear, and the suspect's name has not been released.
Key Takeaways
- A gunman fired inside the sheriff's office, killing himself and injuring an officer and two women.
- The officer's ear was nicked; the women were hit in the legs.
- The incident is still being investigated and the suspect's identity is unknown.
The incident occurred in Wallace, a town of about 800 residents located roughly 80 miles east of Spokane, Washington.
