Suspect in Deadly Idaho Firefighter Shooting Has Prior Assault Record

Suspect in Idaho Shooting That Killed Two Firefighters and Injured Another Identified as Wess Roley, 20

Authorities have identified Wess Roley, a 20-year-old male, as the suspect in the recent shooting incident in Idaho that resulted in the deaths of two firefighters and left another injured.

Roley has a prior criminal record, including a 2024 arrest for assault. In that case, he was accused of attacking a woman with a knife, leading to charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and law enforcement officials are working to determine the full circumstances surrounding the tragic event.