UPDATE: December 26, 2025 at 5:39 p.m.
In a press release, the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) reported that the active shooter at the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office was first reported at 2:40 p.m. on Friday afternoon.
After multiple law enforcement agencies responded, the suspect was neutralized by 5 p.m. KCSO stated that there is no ongoing danger to the community.
Despite there being no active threat, the public is urged to avoid the downtown area, as the investigation into the incident remains ongoing.
More information will be shared at the press conference scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
UPDATE: December 26, 2025 at 5:26 p.m.
The Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office announced that a press conference will be held Friday night at 6:30 p.m. Authorities will share more information about the shooting incident that unfolded in the early evening.
Upon commencement, the press conference will be available to watch live on our .
UPDATE: December 26, 2025 at 5:11 p.m.
Sheriff Bob Norris confirmed that the suspect is dead at the scene.
Two victims of the shooting have reportedly taken themselves to the hospital, however, further information about their condition is currently unknown.
UPDATE: December 26, 2025 at 4:45 p.m.
Sheriff Bob Norris of the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the suspect involved in the active shooting in downtown Wallace has been neutralized.
The suspect’s condition is currently unknown, and no other victims besides the suspect have been confirmed.
UPDATE: December 26, 2025 at 3:42 p.m.
It has been confirmed that police are currently responding to an active shooter, with units forming a perimeter near the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office.
The Mineral County Sheriff’s Office announced that they are sending reinforcements to Wallace to assist at the scene, urging members of the public to avoid the downtown area if possible.
According to the Idaho Transportation Department, the ramp from Interstate 90 eastbound to Exit 62 near Wallace has been blocked as law enforcement response continues.
WALLACE, ID. – A large police presence has been reported at the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office building in Wallace, Idaho.
The owner of the Ace Hardware store located across the street from the Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that an individual shot into their building. The Ace Hardware staff members are in lockdown.
We are working to confirm more information.
Nonstop Local crew members are on their way to the scene.
This is a developing story. More details will be released as they become available.
Article originally published December 26, 2025 at 3:03 p.m.
