SWAT responding to active shooter situation in Northern Idaho

UPDATED:

Two civilians and a deputy were injured after a suspect opened fire inside the lobby of an Idaho sheriff’s office and on the street outside. Authorities say the suspected shooter was later shot and killed.

The Mineral County Sheriff's Office have confirmed that the active shooter threat at the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office in Wallace has been neutralized, and there is no ongoing danger to the community.

Officials are still asking residents to avoid the area while the investigation remains active.

ORIGINAL:

SHOSHONE COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — Authorities in northern Idaho are responding to an active shooter at the Shoshone County Courthouse in Wallace, Idaho.

Preliminary details are still coming in, but the nearby Mineral County, Montana, Sheriff confirmed the online reports of the active situation on Facebook, asking the area residents to pray for all law enforcement.

"We are sending reinforcement to help our neighbor. Please pray for all law enforcement. And stay out of the downtown area in Wallace if possible," states the sheriff's post.

Reports by KREM 2 news in Spokane confirm that the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office SWAT team is on the scene.

This is a developing story. Local News 8 will provide more details as they become available.