In a quiet corner of Idaho, a peaceful afternoon turned chaotic when a man started shooting near a sheriff's office. This happened in Wallace, a small town in the northwest part of the state. The incident left three people hurt, including a law enforcement officer.

The trouble began outside the Shoshone County Sheriff's Office around 2:30 p. m. local time. A man shot at two women sitting in a pickup truck. The bullets hit both women in their legs. One in the front seat and one in the back seat. The shooter then walked into the sheriff's office and started firing again.

An officer was hit in the ear, but luckily, the injuries were not serious. The suspect was quickly stopped by law enforcement inside the building. He was pronounced dead at 4:15 p. m. The man had multiple guns, but no clear reason for his actions was given.

Wallace is a small town, about 45 miles from Coeur d'Alene, near the Idaho-Washington border. The sheriff mentioned that the lobby was open to the public, allowing easy access. Several agencies, including the FBI and U. S. Marshals Service, responded to the scene.

The incident raised questions about safety in small-town sheriff's offices. It also highlighted the importance of quick response from law enforcement. The community is left wondering what could have caused such a violent outburst.

A Sudden Outburst in a Small Idaho Town

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