US police update after two two firefighters killed by sniper in 'total ambush'

A sniper started a fire and then killed two firefighters he had lured to the scene in Idaho, a local sheriff has said.

A third firefighter underwent surgery after being wounded, Bob Norris, the sheriff of Kootenai County, said.

"We do believe that the suspect started the fire," Mr Norris told a news conference.

"This was a total ambush. These firefighters did not have a chance

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Post from Sky News on June 30, 2025

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