2007 Moscow, Idaho, shooting

Mass shooting in Idaho, USAugust 2026 Moscow, Idaho, US May 19–20, 2007 11:22 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. Mass shooting, mass murder, uxoricide, murder-suicide 4 (including the perpetrator and his wife) 3 Jason Hamilton * AK-47 automatic rifle Springfield Armory M1A semi-automatic riflehttps://www.heraldnet.com/2007/05/23/suspect-was-to-give-up-guns/ Suspect was to give up guns Riley John K. heraldnet.com May 23, 2007 On the night of May 19–20, 2007, a mass shooting occurred in Moscow, Idaho, United States. Two people were killed and three others were injured before the perpetrator, 36-year-old Jason Hamilton, committed suicide. Prior to the shooting, Hamilton had killed his wife at their home. https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/crime/moscow-police-deal-with-second-shooting-spree-in-a-decade/277-176055799# Moscow Police deal with second shooting spree in a decade ktvb.com January 11, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20260411152311/https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/crime/moscow-police-deal-with-second-shooting-spree-in-a-decade/277-176055799 April 11, 2026https://www.cbsnews.com/news/three-dead-after-idaho-church-standoff/ Three Dead After Idaho Church Standoff CBS News May 20, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20250705052337/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/three-dead-after-idaho-church-standoff/ July 5, 2025https://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/20/us/21cnd-sniper.html Gunman Kills Officer in Idaho Courthouse Loftus Bill The New York Times May 20, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20150605080624/http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/20/us/21cnd-sniper.html June 5, 2015https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2007/may/22/killer-told-doctor-hed-use-guns-bombs/ Killer told doctor he’d use guns, bombs Vestal Keith The Spokesman-Review May 22, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20220707072635/https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2007/may/22/killer-told-doctor-hed-use-guns-bombs/ July 7, 2022 Shooting The attack began at around 10 p.m. at Hamilton's home, where he shot and killed his wife, 30-year-old Crystal Hamilton.May 21, 2007 Nicholas K. Geranios The Seattle Times 4 dead and 2 injured during shooting rampage in Moscow, Idaho https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/4-dead-and-2-injured-during-shooting-rampage-in-moscow-idaho/ At approximately 11:22 p.m., Hamilton drove to the Latah County Courthouse and fired approximately 75 to 125 rounds from an AK-47 automatic rifle and a Springfield Armory M1A semi-automatic rifle into the emergency dispatch center. Investigators believe this was a deliberate tactic to lure first responders into an ambush. Officer Lee Newbill was the first to arrive on the scene and was fatally shot. He was the first Moscow police officer killed in the line of duty since the city's incorporation in 1899.https://www.idahopress.com/boiseweekly/news/features/massacre-in-moscow/article_d875ce68-5b32-5d89-8071-8c110db974a3.html Massacre in Moscow Hoffman Nathaniel idahopress.com July 16, 2008https://www.khq.com/news/one-officer-killed-two-people-found-dead-after-shooting-ambush/article_4150f633-6490-5443-ab9d-3d26c911f0ab.html One officer killed, two people found dead after shooting ambush khq.com May 20, 2007https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/idaho-town-reeling-after-sniper-kills-2-then-himself/ Idaho town reeling after sniper kills 2, then himself Cannata Amy The Seattle Times May 21, 2007 At approximately 11:42 p.m., Hamilton walked towards the First Presbyterian Church across the street. The church's caretaker, 62-year-old Paul Bauer, had been smoking outside when he heard the gunshots. After briefly walking in direction of the Sheriff's Office, Bauer retreated into an office inside the church and called emergency services at 11:44 p.m. During the call, Hamilton shot Bauer six times in the back through a window. After firing a total of 60 to 80 gunshots inside the building, Hamilton went to an upper level of the church, spotting an additional police patrol retrieving Newbill's body. Officer Brannon Jordan fell off the back of the patrol vehicle and immediately sought cover near where Newbill had been shot. As Jordan was checking Newbill's shotgun, Hamilton fired once, striking the officer in the arm and lower back. Hamilton returned to the ground level and hid in the church's sanctuary.https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/2007/05/22/idaho-gunman-also-killed-wife/28567881007/# Idaho Gunman Also Killed Wife, Police Say heraldtribune.com May 22, 2007 At approximately 1:00 a.m. on May 20, a final shot was heard from within the church. SWAT teams entered at roughly 6:00 AM and found Hamilton dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.https://www.heraldextra.com/news/2007/may/21/shooting-rampage-widely-felt-in-idaho-college-town/ Shooting rampage widely felt in Idaho college town Geranios Nicholas K. heraldextra.com May 21, 2007https://www.starnewsonline.com/story/news/2007/05/21/sniper-in-idaho-kills-police-officer-man-in-church-and-self/30306961007/# Sniper in Idaho kills police officer, man in church and self Wiley John K. starnewsonline.com May 21, 2007 After the shooting, police later discovered a shotgun, a .22-caliber rifle and a .22-caliber handgun at his home. 2007-05-24 Suspect was to give up guns https://www.heraldnet.com/2007/05/23/suspect-was-to-give-up-guns/ HeraldNet en Victims Deceased: Crystal Hamilton (30): The shooter's wife. Lee Newbill (48): Moscow Police officer. Paul Bauer (62): First Presbyterian Church caretaker. Injured: Brannon Jordan: Latah County Sheriff's Deputy, shot while attempting to rescue Officer Newbill. Pete Husmann: A 20-year-old University of Idaho student who heard the shots and rushed toward the courthouse to help. Bill Shields: A second Moscow police officer who sustained minor injuries from bullet fragments. See also 2022 Idaho student murders – a mass stabbing that occurred in Moscow, Idaho 2025 Coeur d'Alene shooting – another ambush attack which happened in Idaho 2026 Twin Falls shooting – another mass shooting in Idaho List of mass shootings in the United States (2000–2009) References collapsed Crime Idaho Category:2007 murders in the United States Category:2007 mass shootings in the United States Category:Ambushes in the United States Category:American police officers killed in the line of duty Category:Attacks on buildings and structures in 2007 Category:Attacks on churches in the United States Category:Attacks on courthouses Category:Crimes against police officers in the United States Category:Deaths by firearm in Idaho Category:Mass shootings in Idaho Category:Mass shootings involving AR-15–style rifles Category:May 2007 crimes in the United States Category:Moscow, Idaho Category:Murder in Idaho Category:Sniper attacks in the United States Category:Uxoricides in the United States