Wess Val Roley was a 20-year-old man identified as the gunman behind a deadly ambush on firefighters in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, in June 2025. He intentionally started a brush fire on Canfield Mountain to lure emergency responders, and when firefighters arrived, he opened fire, killing two and critically injuring another. Roley was later found dead near his weapon at the scene, though the exact cause of his death and motive remain under investigation[2][1]. Roley came from a family of arborists and had been working in tree services while pursuing a career as a firefighter. His grandfather, Dale Roley, described him as someone who wanted to be a fireman and was actively pursuing this path. Despite the tragic incident, his family expressed shock over the allegations, emphasizing that Wess was not a loner and had loving family and friends. He had vacationed with his mother in Hawaii the year before, and his grandfather reported regular communication with him until recently[1][3]. Reports about Roley’s background also mention a disturbing childhood, with court documents revealing family difficulties, including a complaint by his mother against his father for threatening behavior. Social media speculation linked him and his family to pro-Trump or MAGA affiliations, though the accuracy of these claims is unclear and unconfirmed[3][1]. Wess Roley’s case has attracted significant attention due to the nature of the attack targeting firefighters and the contrast between his alleged intentions and his expressed career aspirations. The investigation into his motives and the circumstances of the shooting and his death is ongoing as of mid-2025[2].