Suspect in fatal Idaho firefighter ambush was former Phoenix resident

Authorities in Idaho have identified a former Phoenix resident as the 20-year-old man suspected of setting a wildfire on Sunday and then killing two firefighters from a sniper position.

Authorities say Wess Roley appeared to have been living in his truck. Local police had several minor contacts with Roley, but he had no criminal history.

At a news conference in Idaho, Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris said Roley’s motive is unknown…

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