Firefighter shooting

Idaho Gunman’s Arson and Ambush: Another Example of Right-Wing Violence

In a shocking incident in northern Idaho, a group of firefighters responding to a wildfire found themselves in an ambush. A man, identified as Wess Roley, intentionally set the fire and opened fire on the crew from a sniper position, resulting in the deaths of two firefighters and the injury of a third. Law enforcement, including helicopters with snipers and the FBI using cell phone data, located the suspect dead in the mountains with a firearm nearby. Authorities have confirmed the fire was intentionally set as an ambush, but a motive has not yet been released.

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Firefighters Ambushed, Shot While Responding to Brush Fire in Idaho; Police Investigating

Multiple firefighters were shot while responding to a brush fire in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, prompting a shelter-in-place order and area avoidance. Law enforcement from various jurisdictions are on the scene, and fire suppression efforts have been halted. Idaho Governor Brad Little condemned the attack, calling it a direct assault on firefighters. The incident occurred in the Canfield Mountain Natural Area, a park with hiking and biking trails.

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