🔥 Tragedy in Idaho: Firefighters Ambushed on Canfield Mountain, Suspect Identified as Wess Roley

Coeur d’Alene, Idaho — A peaceful Sunday turned deadly when an ordinary brush fire response turned into a deadly ambush, claiming the lives of two firefighters and leaving a community in shock.

🚒 The Ambush

On the afternoon of June 29, 2025, firefighters responded to a small wildfire on Canfield Mountain. Unbeknownst to them, the fire was allegedly set as a trap. As crews arrived, gunfire rained down from an elevated position, striking three firefighters. Two lost their lives at the scene, while a third remains in critical condition.

🔍 Suspect: Wess Roley

Authorities have identified the gunman as Wess Roley, a 20-year-old local resident. According to Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office, Roley was found dead later that evening alongside a rifle. The circumstances of his death remain under investigation. Reports indicate Roley was a former tree worker and had once expressed an interest in becoming a firefighter himself — a chilling twist to this tragic story.

🚓 Massive Response

The ambush triggered an immediate multi-agency manhunt. Nearly 300 officers, including local SWAT, FBI, ATF agents, and air support, combed the rugged mountain terrain. They used cell-phone tracking data to locate Roley’s body around 7:40 p.m.

🕊️ Community Mourning

Governor Brad Little has ordered flags to fly at half-staff statewide in honor of the fallen heroes. The names of the victims have not yet been released as their families grieve this unimaginable loss.

💬 A Call for Reflection

This tragedy serves as a painful reminder of the risks our first responders face every day — not just from natural dangers, but from senseless acts of violence. As the investigation continues, Idaho’s tight-knit community stands united, mourning those lost and praying for the injured firefighter’s recovery.

📌 Stay Updated

Authorities are asking anyone with information about Wess Roley’s background or the events leading up to this horrific ambush to come forward.

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