Man who killed Idaho firefighters in ambush once aspired to be one, sheriff says
Summary
A 20-year-old man named Wess Roley is suspected of fatally shooting two firefighters and injuring another in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, before taking his own life. The incident occurred when the firefighters responded to a wildfire that Roley is believed to have started. Authorities are still trying to understand Roley's motives.Key Facts
- Wess Roley is suspected of shooting two firefighters and injuring a third near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and then taking his own life.
- Roley set a fire using flint at a recreation area called Canfield Mountain, which drew firefighters to the scene.
- The firefighters killed were Frank Harwood, 42, and John Morrison, 52, who had long careers with Idaho fire departments.
- Authorities used helicopters, FBI resources, and mobile phone data to track Roley before finding his body.
- Roley had moved out of a roommate's place in January and had been living in his vehicle.
- A motive for the shootings has not been determined by authorities.
- Roley once wanted to become a firefighter and previously had minor interactions with the police.
- Idaho's governor ordered flags to be lowered to honor the fallen firefighters.
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