Deadly Ambush in Idaho: Suspect Identified in Shoshone County(83873) Attack That Killed 2 Firefighters – LIVE UPDATES

Shoshone County In a chilling act of violence that has shaken northern Idaho leadership have identified the suspect behind a brutal ambush that left two wildland firefighters dead and three others injured near Burke-Canyon Road in Shoshone County The ambush occurred early Monday morning as firefighters responded to a routine wildfire call deep in the rugged backcountry What was expected to be a standard deployment turned into a deadly trap with officers describing the attack as targeted and deliberate JakeGIDaho Taken at AM on Burke-Canyon Rd The Shoshone County Sheriff s Office ratified the suspect as -year-old Travis Dean Whitaker a local resident with a documented history of anti-government sentiment and previous assault charges Law enforcement sources say Whitaker opened fire on the fire crew without warning leading to a tense standoff that ended in his capture late Monday afternoon Key Facts EMERGING Suspect named in deadly Idaho ambush near Burke-Canyon Road IMPACT firefighters killed injured during wildland deployment OFFICIAL SOURCE This was a targeted act of violence Sheriff Wheeler ACTION REQUIRED Residents near Shoshone County advised to stay indoors summary suspicious activity The case has sparked outrage and grief across the state especially in the small town of Wallace where the firefighters were based As flags fly at half-mast and a district mourns its heroes investigators are combing through evidence trying to determine Whitaker s motive Meanwhile state and federal agencies have been dispatched to assist in the ongoing study This is a growing story follow below for real-time updates and district responses Hyperlocal Impact Precise Location Shoshone County Burke-Canyon Road near Wallace and Shoshone Base Camp Area Connection We re heartbroken These men died protecting our land Linda Mackey local bakery owner near downtown Wallace WHY THIS MATTERS NOW This marks the fourth targeted affair against exigency responders in Idaho this year raising alarm about rising anti-government tensions and responder safety Emergency Response IMMEDIATE MATERIALS Grief Counseling Center - - Wallace Region Clinic Firefighter Endorsement Hotline - -FIREHELP OFFICIAL GUIDANCE Avoid the Burke-Canyon area until further notice Anyone with dashcam footage contact our office at once Sheriff Nate Wheeler Shoshone County Sheriff s Department Update Log PM Suspect identified as -year-old local man with prior assault record PM ATF and FBI join joint probe gang PM Memorial for fallen firefighters scheduled at Wallace Civic Center Friday PM