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Active shooter reported at Idaho Sheriff's Office, law enforcement responds
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- A gunman opened fire inside the Shoshone County Sheriff's Office lobby in Wallace, Idaho, injuring at least one officer and two women before he was killed by law enforcement.
- Authorities say the gunman was pronounced deceased about two hours after the shooting, with the incident ending around 4:15 p.m. local time.
- Three people were injured, including the officer and two women outside the building, with injuries described as minor.
- Law enforcement from multiple agencies responded to the incident, with federal agents assisting in the investigation.
- The shooting occurred in Wallace, a northern Idaho town near the Montana border with a population around 800.
- Witness accounts indicated the lobby was crowded with people seeking public access before the shooting.
- Earlier reporting indicated the incident began around 2:30 p.m. local time in Wallace, Idaho.
- The attack targeted the sheriff's office lobby, a space described as accessible to the public for reporting or dispatch contact.
- Local authorities have not publicly released the gunman's identity as investigations continue.
- Officials held a joint press conference later in the day to provide updates on the investigation and timeline.
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