Headline: Coeur dāAlene Lockdown Lifted as Authorities Confirm Death of Suspected Shooter Following Deadly Sniper Attack
Body: Coeur dāAlene, Idaho ā A shelter-in-place order affecting a northern Idaho mountain community near Coeur dāAlene has been lifted after law enforcement discovered a deceased man believed to be the suspect in a deadly sniper attack that claimed the lives of at least two individuals.
Authorities reported that the incident began when firefighters responding to a blaze were ambushed by gunfire, described by officials as a āheinousā assault. The attack prompted a massive law enforcement response, with SWAT teams, the FBI, and U.S. Marshals all involved in the search for the shooter.
According to the Kootenai County Sheriffās Office, SWAT teams located the individual on the mountain with a firearm nearby. The suspected shooter was found deceased, though the circumstances of the death have not yet been disclosed. Reports indicate that authorities faced active sniper fire during the operation.
A press conference has been scheduled to provide further details about the incident and the ongoing investigation. The community is now resuming normal activities as law enforcement continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the attack.