Accused Idaho Sniper Wess Roley Once Dreamed of Becoming Firefighter, Officials Say
Monday, 30 June 2025 () Wess Roley -- the man accused of setting a brush fire and launching a sniper-style ambush on firefighters in Idaho this weekend -- once had dreams of becoming a firefighter himself, according to investigators. Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris…
The man accused of sparking a forest fire and then ambushing firefighters in a calculated sniper-style attack in Idaho has been identified as 20-year-old Wess.. TMZ.com
A horrifying ambush in Kootenai County, Idaho left two firefighters dead and one wounded after responding to a blaze near Coeur d’Alene. Chilling 911 audio reveals a frantic caller reporting an active shooter, claiming the fire was set intentionally to lure firefighters into a trap. “We need law enforcement up here immediately,” the caller shouted amid gunfire. The Sniper’s body was later discovered with a firearm nearby. Idaho Governor Brad Little condemned the attack as “heinous,” calling it an assault on heroic first responders.
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The suspected sniper who police say fatally shot two firefighters after intentionally setting a blaze was found dead in a mountainous region of Coeur d'Alene,.. TMZ.com
Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris addresses the press following a deadly snip$r ambush on Canfield Mountain, near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Two firefighters were fatally shot while responding to a wildfire, as law enforcement took $niper fire for hours. The shooter remains at large in the rugged mountain terrain, and the area is still considered extremely dangerous. The FBI has joined local and state authorities in a massive manhunt. Governor Brad Little has called it a "heinous assault" on first responders.
This live press conference gives crucial updates on the shooter situation, casualties, law enforcement response, and the ongoing wildfire that crews can’t access due to the threat.
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Two killed in sniper ambush as Idaho firefighters come under siege from rifle fire
Idaho's governor urged people to avoid the area to allow law enforcement and firefighters to do their work.
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