{"id":29419,"date":"2025-07-01T14:12:12","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T14:12:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=29419"},"modified":"2025-07-01T14:12:12","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T14:12:12","slug":"police-identify-suspect-and-two-victims-in-fatal-ambush-of-firefighters-in-coeur-dalene-idaho-details","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=29419","title":{"rendered":"Police Identify Suspect and Two Victims in Fatal Ambush of Firefighters in Coeur d&#8217;Alene, Idaho \u2014 Details"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36 ContentRenderer_paragraph-first___d_VF\">As authorities identify the suspect and firefighters involved in a deadly wildfire ambush in Coeur d\u2019Alene, Idaho, family members and a former roommate are speaking out.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Kootenai County officials revealed in a press conference on Monday, June 30, 2025, that they have identified the suspect as 20-year-old Wess Val Roley. The case has since led to new findings as investigators examine his background and continue searching for a motive.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/nttFty9H?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Kootenai County Sheriff Robert Norris said that County Coroner Duke Johnson was the one who identified the suspect, who was born May 1, 2005. They believed that Wess deliberately\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DLiocexhwZu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DLiocexhwZu\/\">set the wildfire<\/a>\u00a0and then ambushed firefighters as they arrived on the scene.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/lmacITZO?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_3\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_03\">\n<div id=\"in_article_3\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The attack resulted in the deaths of two senior fire officials \u2014 Frank Harwood and John Morrison \u2014 and critically injured another firefighter, Dave Tysdal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Harwood and Morrison\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9ZeqU0GacKI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9ZeqU0GacKI\">served as battalion chiefs<\/a>\u00a0for Kootenai County Fire Rescue (KCFR) and the Coeur d&#8217;Alene Fire Department (CDFD), respectively. Tysdal is an engineer with CDFD.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedTwitter_embed-twitter-container__gkfMY\" data-testid=\"embed-twitter tweet\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\"><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-0\" class=\"\" title=\"X Post\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-0&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=true&amp;id=1939874132549677492&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fondoho.com%2F462797-police-identify-suspect-and-two-victims.html&amp;sessionId=980724a4ff61c8e21bf764bcf1320c4f8d268cc2&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-tweet-id=\"1939874132549677492\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Harwood spent 17 years with KCFR. He was a U.S. Army National Guard veteran, a farmer, and a father of two. He was widely respected for his leadership as a shift commander.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_4\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_04\">\n<div id=\"in_article_4\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_04_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Morrison joined CDFD in 1996 and served for more than 28 years. He held positions including paramedic, engineer, captain, and, most recently, commander of the Blue Shift. Morrison was a longtime member of the department and deeply respected throughout the community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedYoutube_embed-youtube-container__UrKFe\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Tysdal, who survived the ambush, has undergone two surgeries and remains in critical condition at Kootenai Health Hospital, according to Fire Chief Tom Greif. &#8220;Dave is surrounded by his family, and he is able to open his eyes and the<strong class=\"ContentRenderer_bold__Fo6Iz\">\u00a0<\/strong>two surgeries have gone well,&#8221; Greif\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/us\/live-news\/idaho-coeur-dalene-firefighters-shooting#cmcjkwv550005356m0e4uhyiq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/us\/live-news\/idaho-coeur-dalene-firefighters-shooting#cmcjkwv550005356m0e4uhyiq\">said<\/a>, reading a statement from the family.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedYoutube_embed-youtube-container__UrKFe\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_1\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_01\">\n<div id=\"in_article_1-0\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_01_1__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Details of the search and discovery emerged as authorities worked to secure the area and confirm the suspect&#8217;s actions. The ambush unfolded on Sunday, June 29, when first responders were lured into a deadly trap.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Around\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/06\/29\/us\/coeur-dalene-idaho-shooter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/06\/29\/us\/coeur-dalene-idaho-shooter\">300 law enforcement personnel<\/a>, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Idaho National Guard, were involved in the response. Two helicopters carrying law enforcement snipers were also deployed to assist in the manhunt.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/iHqGqtrJ?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2-1\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Around 7:40 p.m., a Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team located a &#8220;deceased male&#8221; on Canfield Mountain after tracking a cellphone signal. A firearm was found nearby. &#8220;We have one dead shooter,&#8221; Norris\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/06\/29\/us\/coeur-dalene-idaho-shooter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/06\/29\/us\/coeur-dalene-idaho-shooter\">said<\/a>. &#8220;There is no threat to the community at this time.&#8221; Authorities later said it appeared the suspect had shot himself.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Norris said investigators believe Wess acted alone, based on the weapons recovered and the trajectory of the gunfire. They reportedly found him with a\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/wpde.com\/news\/nation-world\/gunman-identified-wess-roley-deceased-in-deadly-idaho-firefighter-ambush-on-canfield-mountain-coeur-dalene-kootenai-county-sheriff-first-responders-law-enforcement#:~:text=As%20of%20Monday,chance%2C%E2%80%9D%20he%20said\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/wpde.com\/news\/nation-world\/gunman-identified-wess-roley-deceased-in-deadly-idaho-firefighter-ambush-on-canfield-mountain-coeur-dalene-kootenai-county-sheriff-first-responders-law-enforcement#:~:text=As%20of%20Monday,chance%2C%E2%80%9D%20he%20said\">flint fire starter<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 believed to have been used to ignite the blaze \u2014 and the weapon used in the attack.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedTwitter_embed-twitter-container__gkfMY\" data-testid=\"embed-twitter tweet\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\"><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-1\" class=\"\" title=\"X Post\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-1&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=true&amp;id=1939812107312091441&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fondoho.com%2F462797-police-identify-suspect-and-two-victims.html&amp;sessionId=980724a4ff61c8e21bf764bcf1320c4f8d268cc2&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-tweet-id=\"1939812107312091441\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_3\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_03\">\n<div id=\"in_article_3-2\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_03_1__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The wildfire has burned approximately 26 acres. &#8220;It&#8217;s very difficult terrain to get assets, ground assets up there,&#8221; Norris\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/wpde.com\/news\/nation-world\/gunman-identified-wess-roley-deceased-in-deadly-idaho-firefighter-ambush-on-canfield-mountain-coeur-dalene-kootenai-county-sheriff-first-responders-law-enforcement#:~:text=As%20of%20Monday,chance%2C%E2%80%9D%20he%20said\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/wpde.com\/news\/nation-world\/gunman-identified-wess-roley-deceased-in-deadly-idaho-firefighter-ambush-on-canfield-mountain-coeur-dalene-kootenai-county-sheriff-first-responders-law-enforcement#:~:text=As%20of%20Monday,chance%2C%E2%80%9D%20he%20said\">recalled<\/a>. &#8220;Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) is putting a lot of water on it from aerial supports, so that&#8217;s going rather well.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Norris explained that investigators believe the wildfire was deliberately started as a trap, intended to draw firefighters into a pre-planned ambush. He emphasized that the responders had no opportunity to defend themselves due to the element of surprise.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedYoutube_embed-youtube-container__UrKFe\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">As investigators continue to search for a motive, Wess&#8217;s digital footprint offered a glimpse into his state of mind before the attack.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">According to ABC15 News,\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/wpde.com\/news\/nation-world\/gunman-identified-wess-roley-deceased-in-deadly-idaho-firefighter-ambush-on-canfield-mountain-coeur-dalene-kootenai-county-sheriff-first-responders-law-enforcement#:~:text=As%20of%20Monday,chance%2C%E2%80%9D%20he%20said\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/wpde.com\/news\/nation-world\/gunman-identified-wess-roley-deceased-in-deadly-idaho-firefighter-ambush-on-canfield-mountain-coeur-dalene-kootenai-county-sheriff-first-responders-law-enforcement#:~:text=As%20of%20Monday,chance%2C%E2%80%9D%20he%20said\">no manifesto<\/a>\u00a0has been found, and Wess&#8217;s social media accounts were wiped. Officials shared a now-deleted Instagram story showing him wearing dark camouflage and a mask with the song &#8220;Hunter&#8221; by Bj\u00f6rk playing in the background. 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The Instagram story featured\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/06\/30\/us-news\/idaho-sniper-suspect-wess-roley-claimed-im-going-hunting-in-chilling-post-hours-before-deadly-ambush-as-new-details-revealed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/06\/30\/us-news\/idaho-sniper-suspect-wess-roley-claimed-im-going-hunting-in-chilling-post-hours-before-deadly-ambush-as-new-details-revealed\/\">the lyrics<\/a>, &#8220;I&#8217;m going hunting,&#8221; from the same Bj\u00f6rk song, according to the New York Post.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Authorities are still investigating a motive and have not ruled out further evidence being found in\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/wpde.com\/news\/nation-world\/gunman-identified-wess-roley-deceased-in-deadly-idaho-firefighter-ambush-on-canfield-mountain-coeur-dalene-kootenai-county-sheriff-first-responders-law-enforcement#:~:text=As%20of%20Monday,chance%2C%E2%80%9D%20he%20said\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/wpde.com\/news\/nation-world\/gunman-identified-wess-roley-deceased-in-deadly-idaho-firefighter-ambush-on-canfield-mountain-coeur-dalene-kootenai-county-sheriff-first-responders-law-enforcement#:~:text=As%20of%20Monday,chance%2C%E2%80%9D%20he%20said\">Wes&#8217;s vehicle<\/a>, which remains at the scene and has not yet been inventoried.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_1\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_01\">\n<div id=\"in_article_1-4\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_01_2__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedFacebook_embed-facebook-container__vh6_v\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"fb-post fb_iframe_widget\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/KAKEnews\/photos\/new-authorities-have-released-this-screenshot-photo-of-the-instagram-story-of-we\/1196851652484529\/?_rdr=&amp;mWidth=350&amp;mHeight=691&amp;dWidth=600&amp;dHeight=691\" data-testid=\"photo\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" title=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/v14.0\/plugins\/post.php?app_id=493078077833106&amp;channel=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticxx.facebook.com%2Fx%2Fconnect%2Fxd_arbiter%2F%3Fversion%3D46%23cb%3Df0dc3b39b53daf940%26domain%3Dondoho.com%26is_canvas%3Dfalse%26origin%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fondoho.com%252Ff9c3c618860007fac%26relation%3Dparent.parent&amp;container_width=600&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FKAKEnews%2Fphotos%2Fnew-authorities-have-released-this-screenshot-photo-of-the-instagram-story-of-we%2F1196851652484529%2F%3F_rdr%3D%26mWidth%3D350%26mHeight%3D691%26dWidth%3D600%26dHeight%3D691&amp;locale=en_US&amp;sdk=joey\" name=\"f6fbb36c33df31032\" width=\"1000px\" height=\"1000px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Beyond his online presence, witnesses and officials have described a pattern of erratic behavior leading up to the shooting. Wess had ties to California and Arizona and had been living in Idaho &#8220;for the better part of 2024,&#8221; Norris\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/wpde.com\/news\/nation-world\/gunman-identified-wess-roley-deceased-in-deadly-idaho-firefighter-ambush-on-canfield-mountain-coeur-dalene-kootenai-county-sheriff-first-responders-law-enforcement#:~:text=As%20of%20Monday,chance%2C%E2%80%9D%20he%20said\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/wpde.com\/news\/nation-world\/gunman-identified-wess-roley-deceased-in-deadly-idaho-firefighter-ambush-on-canfield-mountain-coeur-dalene-kootenai-county-sheriff-first-responders-law-enforcement#:~:text=As%20of%20Monday,chance%2C%E2%80%9D%20he%20said\">said<\/a>. &#8220;But as far as when he got here, why he was here, why he chose this place \u2014 I don&#8217;t know.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/cJCr0cwWUIffMpFikknAUG53LXQsvIok9Fi2SK36ZLA\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vODY4MGRhY2NkNGI0NGIwZmMxZmQ5MzBlMzUxNDY0ZGJmNDI4NmNiNzg2MjZlNmY3N2U0YmRkZGEwYTU0OGE1OC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTEyOSZoZWlnaHQ9NTI5.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/iDM5rvSJdg3Gw1xMb6Et5akerTtc0s8LFVAm6z5zvIk\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vODY4MGRhY2NkNGI0NGIwZmMxZmQ5MzBlMzUxNDY0ZGJmNDI4NmNiNzg2MjZlNmY3N2U0YmRkZGEwYTU0OGE1OC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTEyOSZoZWlnaHQ9NTI5.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/DDI5DUc9wd1ftTeF_TivacaR-rEV_yiIvF1YO_-IRQI\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vODY4MGRhY2NkNGI0NGIwZmMxZmQ5MzBlMzUxNDY0ZGJmNDI4NmNiNzg2MjZlNmY3N2U0YmRkZGEwYTU0OGE1OC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTEyOSZoZWlnaHQ9NTI5.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/xbYuD73eTTVmCKm5nWIlaxOXlcLQxbbSg6LIzPj6LNM\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vODY4MGRhY2NkNGI0NGIwZmMxZmQ5MzBlMzUxNDY0ZGJmNDI4NmNiNzg2MjZlNmY3N2U0YmRkZGEwYTU0OGE1OC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTEyOSZoZWlnaHQ9NTI5.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/jM4vqfaub_ftluzu4yrMjW9df7Xa5eP-Ftz2Njrp6xQ\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vODY4MGRhY2NkNGI0NGIwZmMxZmQ5MzBlMzUxNDY0ZGJmNDI4NmNiNzg2MjZlNmY3N2U0YmRkZGEwYTU0OGE1OC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTEyOSZoZWlnaHQ9NTI5.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/8680daccd4b44b0fc1fd930e351464dbf4286cb78626e6f77e4bddda0a548a58.png\" alt=\"An exterior view of the residence in Sandpoint, Idaho, where Wess Roley lived with his former roommate, T.J. Franks Jr., for several months in 2024 | Source: YouTube\/AssociatedPress\" width=\"1129\" height=\"529\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">An exterior view of the residence in Sandpoint, Idaho, where Wess Roley lived with his former roommate, T.J. Franks Jr., for several months in 2024 | Source: YouTube\/AssociatedPress<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2-5\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_02_2__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">He previously lived in Sandpoint, Idaho, with a former roommate, T.J. 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Franks Jr. discusses Wess Roley\u2019s behavior while they lived together in Sandpoint, Idaho, posted on June 30, 2025 | Source: YouTube\/AssociatedPress\" width=\"1132\" height=\"636\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">T.J. Franks Jr. discusses Wess Roley\u2019s behavior while they lived together in Sandpoint, Idaho, posted on June 30, 2025 | Source: YouTube\/AssociatedPress<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Authorities confirmed past non-criminal interactions with Wess, including trespassing and a welfare check. They also believe he had been living out of his vehicle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedYoutube_embed-youtube-container__UrKFe\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_3\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_03\">\n<div id=\"in_article_3-6\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_03_2__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Statements from Wess&#8217;s family members describe the young man with aspirations but also a\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/06\/30\/us\/idaho-fire-shooter-wess-roley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/06\/30\/us\/idaho-fire-shooter-wess-roley\">troubled background<\/a>. His grandfather, Dale Roley,\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/06\/30\/us\/idaho-fire-shooter-wess-roley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/06\/30\/us\/idaho-fire-shooter-wess-roley\">revealed<\/a>, &#8220;He wanted to be a fireman \u2013 he was doing tree work and he wanted to be a fireman in the forest. As far as I know, he was actually pursuing it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Dale said they typically spoke weekly, but had lost contact after Wess lost his phone. &#8220;It wasn&#8217;t like he was a loner. We had no reason to suspect that he would be involved in something like this,&#8221; he\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/06\/30\/us\/idaho-fire-shooter-wess-roley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/06\/30\/us\/idaho-fire-shooter-wess-roley\">added<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedFacebook_embed-facebook-container__vh6_v\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"fb-post fb_iframe_widget\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=10200994842611094&amp;set=pb.1167738399.-2207520000&amp;type=3&amp;mWidth=350&amp;mHeight=534&amp;dWidth=600&amp;dHeight=534\" data-testid=\"photo\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" title=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/v14.0\/plugins\/post.php?app_id=493078077833106&amp;channel=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticxx.facebook.com%2Fx%2Fconnect%2Fxd_arbiter%2F%3Fversion%3D46%23cb%3Df80d40cc92f1e38c9%26domain%3Dondoho.com%26is_canvas%3Dfalse%26origin%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fondoho.com%252Ff9c3c618860007fac%26relation%3Dparent.parent&amp;container_width=600&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fphoto.php%3Ffbid%3D10200994842611094%26set%3Dpb.1167738399.-2207520000%26type%3D3%26mWidth%3D350%26mHeight%3D534%26dWidth%3D600%26dHeight%3D534&amp;locale=en_US&amp;sdk=joey\" name=\"fe6ca3e2a1bc7824e\" width=\"1000px\" height=\"1000px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Court documents also reveal a turbulent family history. In 2015, Wess&#8217;s mother filed for divorce, citing threats and abuse by her then-husband. A protective order was issued but later modified to allow father-son contact. Wess&#8217;s mom was granted primary custody.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_4\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_04\">\n<div id=\"in_article_4-7\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_04_2__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Wess&#8217;s stepfather, Tony Cuchiara, released a statement through an attorney expressing the family&#8217;s shock. &#8220;We do not understand why this happened or how this came about. Our hearts and spirits are broken for the lost and hurting, and for our own loss as well,&#8221; the statement\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/06\/30\/us\/idaho-fire-shooter-wess-roley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/06\/30\/us\/idaho-fire-shooter-wess-roley\">read<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/2ocpV9tH?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_1\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_01\">\n<div id=\"in_article_1-8\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_01_3__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">As previously reported,\u00a0<strong class=\"ContentRenderer_bold__Fo6Iz\">two firefighters were killed and several others injured<\/strong>\u00a0after gunmen ambushed first responders battling a brush fire on Canfield Mountain, according to authorities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/_nE7MG71MqSCpx31oSQ87ZwtLpiJl13a2Lo5KRbrTwA\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTQxZDFjMmM4MGUyMGEwYzQ4ZmRmZTAzY2YyOTcwNzFjZjkxYTQ4NzYzMjhlZmRkYWMxYTdiMWNmYWVhMTI0OC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTEzMyZoZWlnaHQ9NjMy.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/1DDarzVgfqfPNMGgkdHo4R2PVGR9syZHRKTy37xOXiw\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTQxZDFjMmM4MGUyMGEwYzQ4ZmRmZTAzY2YyOTcwNzFjZjkxYTQ4NzYzMjhlZmRkYWMxYTdiMWNmYWVhMTI0OC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTEzMyZoZWlnaHQ9NjMy.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/Jq16lXlniId3G0a6_FtN9zwwkAAfhyY-gx_UGkbdOXg\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTQxZDFjMmM4MGUyMGEwYzQ4ZmRmZTAzY2YyOTcwNzFjZjkxYTQ4NzYzMjhlZmRkYWMxYTdiMWNmYWVhMTI0OC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTEzMyZoZWlnaHQ9NjMy.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/gEPPZMTxtIAR3t59mEePwWIo5QUDwjN6jdjWBjBlBFg\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTQxZDFjMmM4MGUyMGEwYzQ4ZmRmZTAzY2YyOTcwNzFjZjkxYTQ4NzYzMjhlZmRkYWMxYTdiMWNmYWVhMTI0OC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTEzMyZoZWlnaHQ9NjMy.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/megBPYcgtVVAp7BdxaY5dapznStZ3p-zYxfmOHN1xb4\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTQxZDFjMmM4MGUyMGEwYzQ4ZmRmZTAzY2YyOTcwNzFjZjkxYTQ4NzYzMjhlZmRkYWMxYTdiMWNmYWVhMTI0OC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTEzMyZoZWlnaHQ9NjMy.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/e41d1c2c80e20a0c48fdfe03cf297071cf91a4876328efddac1a7b1cfaea1248.png\" alt=\"A map shows the location of Coeur d'Alene in northern Idaho, where the deadly ambush occurred, posted on June 29, 2025 | Source: YouTube\/NBCNews\" width=\"1133\" height=\"632\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">A map shows the location of Coeur d&#8217;Alene in northern Idaho, where the deadly ambush occurred, posted on June 29, 2025 | Source: YouTube\/NBCNews<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Fire crews\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/US\/firefighters-ambushed-gunman-responding-brush-fire-coeur-dalene\/story?id=123325507\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/US\/firefighters-ambushed-gunman-responding-brush-fire-coeur-dalene\/story?id=123325507\">responded to the blaze<\/a>\u00a0around 1:30 p.m. local time. 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A police helicopter was dispatched to assist, but could not land due to the active shooting and difficult terrain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/RyZK8_SMuNRPJ4iyH9lfsV4yuy1obvFlciipc9WGFkk\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzA5OWM0ZDM0MTBmZmEzYTkyODhjZDA3YWYwMmViZGNkZTc4MzU0OGYzZjI3NzkwNjc4MGI5MjM1MTlmYTBkZS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTExOCZoZWlnaHQ9NjE4.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/4ahbpWRUS9kFHYBtgsvEEkyYqRBQhOlui5oMQscgZSM\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzA5OWM0ZDM0MTBmZmEzYTkyODhjZDA3YWYwMmViZGNkZTc4MzU0OGYzZjI3NzkwNjc4MGI5MjM1MTlmYTBkZS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTExOCZoZWlnaHQ9NjE4.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/31KKgDRGU8Zq7ok7ofAy2YIz1qt9DmVea8xgvpOViw4\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzA5OWM0ZDM0MTBmZmEzYTkyODhjZDA3YWYwMmViZGNkZTc4MzU0OGYzZjI3NzkwNjc4MGI5MjM1MTlmYTBkZS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTExOCZoZWlnaHQ9NjE4.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/KALvyvkpOzhq1-Nm7h4lzCfsbUyFSOpZIMsIO1iH_-Q\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzA5OWM0ZDM0MTBmZmEzYTkyODhjZDA3YWYwMmViZGNkZTc4MzU0OGYzZjI3NzkwNjc4MGI5MjM1MTlmYTBkZS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTExOCZoZWlnaHQ9NjE4.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/KhL1ZB0YkWIoxv5OSxTjteKE1bT2vaLd4HDisE-aAbI\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzA5OWM0ZDM0MTBmZmEzYTkyODhjZDA3YWYwMmViZGNkZTc4MzU0OGYzZjI3NzkwNjc4MGI5MjM1MTlmYTBkZS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTExOCZoZWlnaHQ9NjE4.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/c099c4d3410ffa3a9288cd07af02ebdcde783548f3f277906780b923519fa0de.png\" alt=\"A law enforcement helicopter searches the area above Canfield Mountain during the active shooter response, posted on June 29, 2025 | Source: YouTube\/NBCNews\" width=\"1118\" height=\"618\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">A law enforcement helicopter searches the area above Canfield Mountain during the active shooter response, posted on June 29, 2025 | Source: YouTube\/NBCNews<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Kootenai County Sheriff&#8217;s Lt. 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Authorities\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/news\/us-news\/live-blog\/2-dead-firefighters-ambushed-coeur-dalene-idaho-live-updates-rcna215857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/news\/us-news\/live-blog\/2-dead-firefighters-ambushed-coeur-dalene-idaho-live-updates-rcna215857\">told<\/a> the outlet that &#8220;ambush&#8221; accurately describes what happened to those first at the scene, and a federal official said early indications support that conclusion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Emergency radio transmissions obtained by NBC revealed the chaotic response. One voice\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/news\/us-news\/live-blog\/2-dead-firefighters-ambushed-coeur-dalene-idaho-live-updates-rcna215857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/news\/us-news\/live-blog\/2-dead-firefighters-ambushed-coeur-dalene-idaho-live-updates-rcna215857\">reported<\/a>, &#8220;Two battalion chiefs down, two officers injured.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Another\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/news\/us-news\/live-blog\/2-dead-firefighters-ambushed-coeur-dalene-idaho-live-updates-rcna215857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/news\/us-news\/live-blog\/2-dead-firefighters-ambushed-coeur-dalene-idaho-live-updates-rcna215857\">warned<\/a>, &#8220;I have no idea where the shooters [are] at or where they&#8217;re going, in which direction. 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