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**Summary:**

A 20-year-old transient, Wess Roley, ambushed firefighters responding to a wildfire he started near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, on Sunday, June 30, 2025. Roley shot and killed two firefighters and wounded another before taking his own life. The motive remains unknown. The community is mourning the loss, with flags lowered and an outpouring of support for the victims’ families. Firefighters are still battling the blaze, which has burned approximately 26 acres.

**News Article:**

**Idaho Firefighters Killed in Ambush; Gunman Dead**

**COEUR D’ALENE, ID – July 1, 2025** – Two firefighters are dead and another wounded after being ambushed by a gunman while responding to a wildfire near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, on Sunday. Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris identified the shooter as 20-year-old Wess Roley, a transient who had been living out of his vehicle. Roley died by suicide after the attack.

The incident occurred on Canfield Mountain, a popular recreation area. According to Sheriff Norris, Roley started the fire himself using flint. When firefighters arrived, Roley opened fire, initiating a hours-long shootout. Two firefighters were killed, and a third was injured. Two helicopters with snipers and FBI agents helped track Roley.

“We are horrified by the murder of two firefighters in Coeur d’Alene, and shocked by such a vicious attack on our first responders. We are praying for them, the injured, their families and their colleagues.” said the Idaho House Republican Leadership in a statement.

Roley’s motive remains unknown, and authorities have not found any evidence of a manifesto. His grandfather stated that Roley had worked for a tree company and was interested in forestry.

Idaho Governor Brad Little has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff to honor the fallen firefighters. An outpouring of support for the victims and their families has been seen in Coeur d’Alene and surrounding communities. The fire, which has burned approximately 26 acres, continues to be battled by firefighters. A shelter-in-place order was issued in the area, but was later lifted.

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