Sachin Shankar Yadav 
Wess Roley, a 20-year-old living in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, is the suspect in the deadly attack that occurred on Canfield Mountain—just north of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, on June 29, 2025. Authorities believe Roley set a brush fire in order to lure first responders, then ambushed those who responded by firing at them upon arrival, killing two and severely injuring a third.
Incident Details:
The incident has been proclaimed to have taken place in a mountainous area well known for its hiking opportunities
Firefighters were summoned around 1:30pm reporting on a fire. About 30-40 minutes passed before witnesses reported hearing gunshots.
Law enforcement reported that the firefighters had been ambushed; the firefighters did not even have the opportunity to defend themselves.
More than 300 law enforcement officers responded to the scene, including tactical units and aerial helicopters.
After the gunfight with police, Roley was found dead on the mountain with his weapon by his side, and the cause of Roley’s death is unclear if it was as a result of police gunfire or if it was a suicide.
Authorities have not revealed the motive behind the ambush and have not specified if Roley had any political or ideological motivation.
About Wess Roley:
Roley had just moved to Idaho and was working in tree services. His grandfather indicated he wanted to be a forest firefighter and had plenty of family support.
He had just celebrated his 20th birthday in May and was living on his own.
Family members said they were shocked and had no idea he would do something violent.
Reports indicate he had high powered rifles and indicated he did not plan to surrender.
Aftermath:
The fire burned some 20 acres of timber and crept into the night.
The local community and firefighting agencies are feeling the weight of the loss, and investigators are still trying to find a motive, as well as more information on Roley’s background.
Authorities have not released a clear motive or description of Roley’s actions.