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Police identify 20-year-old suspect in Idaho firefighter ambush

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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