Police identify 20-year-old suspect in Idaho firefighter ambush
Summary
Police have identified a 20-year-old named Wess Roley as the suspect in a sniper attack on firefighters in Idaho. The attack resulted in two firefighters being killed and another injured. Authorities suspect Roley started a fire to lure the firefighters and then ambushed them.Key Facts
- Wess Roley is the suspect identified in the attack.
- The attack happened when firefighters responded to a fire at Canfield Mountain.
- Two firefighters died, and one was injured in the shooting.
- Police think Roley started the fire on purpose to bring firefighters to the scene.
- Roley was found dead by a police team near the site of the attack.
- Over 300 law enforcement officers responded, including two helicopters with snipers.
- Police are unsure how Roley died and have not commented on a motive.
- The fire covered 20 acres and continued to burn into Sunday night.
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