Idaho Firefighter Shooting: Suspect's Rapid Descent into Violence

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A man named Wess Roley, whose life was reportedly unraveling before the incident, fatally shot two firefighters and wounded a third during a wildfire response in Idaho before taking his own life. The attack resulted in the deaths of two veteran firefighters, prompting increased safety measures for responders. Roley had set a fire at Canfield Mountain and was under investigation when the shootings occurred. The incident has deeply affected the local community and firefighting departments.
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- Man shot Idaho firefighters who had asked him to move his vehicle, killing 2, sheriff says AP News
- SWAT team on Coeur d'Alene ambush finds man dead on mountain, gun nearby KXLY.com
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