In a tragic outbreak of violence in Idaho, law enforcement has identified Wess Roley, a 20-year-old suspect, as the individual behind the sniper attack that resulted in the deaths of two heroic firefighters. The incident occurred as first responders arrived to manage a fire ignited near Canfield Mountain, north of Coeur d'Alene.
Idaho Authorities Identify Young Suspect in Firefighter Attack
Idaho Authorities Identify Young Suspect in Firefighter Attack
Police reveal 20-year-old Wess Roley as the sniper in a deadly ambush on firefighters in Idaho.
Roley allegedly created the fire to draw firefighters into a trap, prompting a swift reaction from authorities. A police tactical team later discovered a deceased male in the vicinity of the ambush, presumed to be the shooter, although further details about the motive and circumstances of his death remain undisclosed.
During a late-night press conference, Sheriff Bob Norris expressed the tragic impact of the ambush, confirming the deaths of one firefighter from Coeur d'Alene and another from the Kootenai County Fire and Rescue, while a third firefighter clung to life, currently in stable condition.
The incident reportedly began around 1:21 PM PST when the fire was first reported, and shortly thereafter, firefighters faced gunfire. The ensuing blaze expanded to cover 20 acres as the night wore on, prompting a large-scale law enforcement response that included over 300 officers and two helicopters ready for support. Sheriff Norris indicated that the high-powered rifle used in the attack allowed for rapid fire, initially raising confusion over the number of assailants.
The harrowing series of events culminated in a lengthy exchange of gunfire, during which investigators were eventually able to use mobile phone data to locate Roley. It remains uncertain whether he died by suicide or as a result of police gunfire. The community mourns the loss of its brave firefighters while grappling with the shocking reality of the ambush.
During a late-night press conference, Sheriff Bob Norris expressed the tragic impact of the ambush, confirming the deaths of one firefighter from Coeur d'Alene and another from the Kootenai County Fire and Rescue, while a third firefighter clung to life, currently in stable condition.
The incident reportedly began around 1:21 PM PST when the fire was first reported, and shortly thereafter, firefighters faced gunfire. The ensuing blaze expanded to cover 20 acres as the night wore on, prompting a large-scale law enforcement response that included over 300 officers and two helicopters ready for support. Sheriff Norris indicated that the high-powered rifle used in the attack allowed for rapid fire, initially raising confusion over the number of assailants.
The harrowing series of events culminated in a lengthy exchange of gunfire, during which investigators were eventually able to use mobile phone data to locate Roley. It remains uncertain whether he died by suicide or as a result of police gunfire. The community mourns the loss of its brave firefighters while grappling with the shocking reality of the ambush.
