A tense active shooter situation brought multiple law enforcement agencies to the Shoshone County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) in Wallace, Idaho, on Friday afternoon, December 26, 2025. The incident, which unfolded around 2:40 p.m., resulted in three people sustaining minor injuries before authorities neutralized the threat.
Timeline of the Wallace, Idaho Shooting
According to official updates, the crisis began when reports of an active shooter at the SCSO building started pouring in. Shoshone County Sheriff William Eddy confirmed that an officer was shot in the ear, and two women sitting in a pickup truck were also injured. All injuries were reported as minor. Initial information from the Mineral County Sheriff's Office via Facebook suggested the gunman fired into an Ace Hardware store across the street before entering the sheriff's office premises.
Multi-Agency Response and Neutralization of Threat
The situation triggered a massive response from law enforcement. Agencies from Idaho, Washington, and Montana converged on the scene. SWAT teams secured the area, and visuals of heavy police activity circulated online as residents were urged to avoid downtown Wallace. The intense search for the shooter lasted approximately two and a half hours.
By 5:00 p.m., authorities confirmed the threat had been neutralized and there was no ongoing danger to the public. A joint press conference was held at 6:30 p.m. at the Wallace Inn by Shoshone County Sheriff William Eddy and Kootenai County Sheriff Robert Norris. They reiterated that the community was safe but asked people to stay clear of the downtown area as the investigation remained active.
Aftermath and Ongoing Investigation
While the immediate danger has passed, the investigation into the motives and circumstances surrounding the shooting continues. Law enforcement has cordoned off the area for a thorough probe. The incident has shaken the local community in Wallace, highlighting the unpredictable nature of such threats even at the heart of law enforcement facilities.
The swift coordination between various agencies from three states was crucial in containing the situation and preventing further casualties. Officials have not yet released the identity of the deceased suspect or detailed the exact circumstances of the neutralization.
