
Rumors have exploded across social media in the wake of the tragic June 29 ambush of firefighters. The incident happened on Canfield Mountain near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
Police allege the sniper—now identified as 20‑year‑old Wess Roley—lured heroic personnel to their deaths. Roley, now dead, is accused of doing so by igniting a wildfire. He then opened fire on firefighters and first responders with high‑powered rifles. Two firefighters were killed and a third critically wounded before Roley was found dead.