Idaho Sheriff Details Firefighter Ambush and Suspect's Identity

Firefighter Ambush Details

• ⚠️ Authorities in Idaho are releasing new details about an ambush that killed two firefighters and wounded another, allegedly started by a man who intentionally set a wildfire.
• 🎯 The suspect is believed to have intentionally set the fire to lure firefighters into an ambush, according to the Cooney County Sheriff.
• ⚡ The first pleas for help came 40 minutes after firefighters received the call about the wildfire, with one firefighter stating, "It's clear to me that this fire was that intentionally to draw us in."

Suspect and Investigation

• 🔍 The suspect, identified as Wes Rolley, 20 years old, was found dead at the scene with a firearm nearby, believed to have died by suicide.
• 🗺️ Law enforcement used cell phone data to locate the suspect after gunfire was exchanged on the mountainside.
• 🕵️ Investigators are actively seeking a motive for the attack.

Community Response and Support

• 🕯️ A procession was held for the two fallen firefighters, with dozens of members of the public gathering on overpasses to pay their respects.
• 🤝 The mother of the suspected shooter issued a statement offering condolences and pledging full cooperation with authorities.
• 🚒 Firefighters continue to work on extinguishing the wildfire, with smoke filling the skies.