Mystery in Idaho: Gunman Targets Firefighters in Mountainside Attack

A shocking incident unfolded in Idaho as two firefighters were killed and another injured by a young transient gunman. The attacker, 20-year-old Wess Roley, was later found dead, apparently from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The motive behind the attack remains unclear. Local authorities reported that Roley expressed an interest in firefighting and had been living transiently in the Coeur d'Alene area for a year. His interactions with firefighters at the blaze scene remain vague. Over 300 law enforcement officers arrived at Canfield Mountain to respond to the attack.

Roley used a shotgun in the attack, and officials continue to investigate whether other weapons were involved. Roley's actions underscore the ongoing issue of gun violence in the U.S., where gun ownership is widespread. According to the CDC, 17,927 gun-related murders were recorded in 2023 alone.

(With inputs from agencies.)