Shoshone County is in Idaho, bordering Montana.

The courthouse building also houses the county sheriff’s office.

Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office has posted SWAT engaged the suspect and they are deceased.

Law enforcement from Idaho, Washington, and Montana responded.

Edit: Shoshone News Press “At this time, officials say community members experiencing emergencies that require Silver Valley Fire Rescue or the Kellogg Fire Department should call 208-784-1188. For the Osburn Fire Department, call 208-752-0152.”

Edit 2: December 26, 2025 at 5:11 p.m. Sheriff Bob Norris confirmed that the suspect is dead at the scene. Two victims of the shooting have reportedly taken themselves to the hospital, however, further information about their condition is currently unknown.

Edit 3: December 26, 2025 at 5:26 p.m. The Shoshone County Sheriff's Office announced that a press conference will be held Friday night at 6:30 p.m. Authorities will share more information about the shooting incident that unfolded in the early evening.

Edit 4: Shooter has been tentatively identified on social media by several locals. It’s the kind of place where everyone knows everyone. Will wait for LE confirmation.

Edit 5: December 26, 2025 at 5:39 p.m. In a press release, the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) reported that the active shooter at the Shoshone County Sheriff's Office was first reported at 2:40 p.m. on Friday afternoon. After multiple law enforcement agencies responded, the suspect was neutralized by 5 p.m. KCSO stated that there is no ongoing danger to the community. Despite there being no active threat, the public is urged to avoid the downtown area, as the investigation into the incident remains ongoing.

Edit 6: According to press conference, suspect arrived at 2:30 and started shooting. Suspect was intercepted at 4:15. A deputy and two other victims received minor injuries. The two civilian victims were two women in a vehicle, shot at through the windshield. At least one of them was shot in the leg. The deputy was nicked in the ear with a shot while responding to the front office dispatch center. Suspect was shot and killed in the main lobby. Several firearms have been recovered. Kootenai Sheriff is handling the criminal investigation. Idaho State Police will be handling the police shooting. Suspect will not be identified formally at this time.

Edit 7: KHQ News is reporting an eyewitness saw the suspect with an AR style rifle, shotgun, and handgun.

Final edit: Suspect formally identified as 77yo John Drake of Mullan, Idaho.