**Idaho Tragedy: Former Aspiring Firefighter Turns Shooter in Deadly Ambush**

**In a tragic incident in Idaho, Wess Roley, at just 20 years old, ambushed firefighters, killing two and wounding another, despite having once aspired to be one himself. Authorities are investigating the motives behind the attack as communities mourn the loss of brave firefighters.**

 

A devastating ambush unfolded in Idaho when 20-year-old Wess Roley fatally shot two firefighters and injured another during a fire response at Canfield Mountain, just north of Coeur d'Alene. According to police reports, Roley had deliberately ignited the blaze to attract emergency services to the scene.

The two fallen firefighters, Frank Harwood and John Morrison, were from different firefighting organizations, and the third, Dave Tysdal, remains in stable condition after undergoing treatment.

Details surrounding Roley’s actions have shocked the community, especially as it has been revealed that he idolized firefighters during his youth and had aspirations of joining their ranks. Roley’s grandfather, Dale Roley, expressed disbelief at his grandson's actions, suggesting that something must have triggered the violent outburst, possibly a rejection from a job he desired.

Local Sheriff Bob Norris stated that the initial confrontation arose when firefighters requested Roley to move his vehicle, which he was living in, indicating tensions might have led to the attack. "This was a total ambush," Norris expressed, emphasizing how unprepared the responders were for the assault.

Following the initial report of the fire around 1:21 PM PDT, chaos ensued when reports of gunfire targeting firefighters began to emerge shortly afterward. A comprehensive police response, involving over 300 officers from various agencies, ensued, including air support.

Roley, who had reportedly moved to Idaho from Arizona in the previous year, was located after a standoff and it appears he took his own life. Authorities have launched an investigation, focusing on his firefighting ambitions against the backdrop of the violence he perpetrated.

Moreover, the Kootenai County Sheriff has noted the need for a thorough examination of Roley's vehicle, which was moved to prevent it from being used during the attack, and has ruled out any possible connections to extremist groups or motives. In tribute to the fallen heroes, Idaho's governor ordered flags to be flown at half-staff, and the community continues to come together in memory of the firefighters who bravely served and paid the ultimate price.