Authorities release social media photos of Idaho firefighter suspects and identify the victims
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On Monday, authorities released social media photos of the suspect Idaho firefighter shooting They then identified firefighters who were killed and injured in an ambush.
The suspect, 20-year-old Wes Rory, was seen in a photo posted on his Instagram story wearing black face paint and camouflage clothes that fired his waist, authorities shared at a press conference.
According to Cootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris, Rory, who was found dead near the attack hours after the attack, killing two firefighters and wounding another, is believed to have killed him himself.
The firefighter victims of the attack were identified at a press conference. Frank Harwood and John Morrison have been killed, while Dave Tisdale is hospitalized in stable condition.
Idaho firefighter suspected shooter ambushed
Wes Rorylee was found dead near shooting time several hours after the attack that killed two firefighters and wounded another. (Cootenai County Sheriff’s Office)
The suspect is believed to have deliberately set a brush on Canfield Mountain near Coeur d’Arane, Idaho on Sunday, and is seduced by the first responder who arrives to put out the flames. The suspect was found to be in possession of a Flint starter that Norris said was believed to be used to light the fire on Monday.
Firefighters responded to the flames around 1:30pm, and gunshots were reported about 30 minutes later.
Audio from the scene said there was a “emergency” and a “active shooter in the fire.”
“We need law enforcement here soon,” the firefighter told the dispatcher, adding that “we had two battalions chiefs.”
“We have another Core Darene firefighter… We have two unresponsive battalion chiefs, multiple gunshot wounds, two Coe Darene down… I’m stuck,” the caller continued.
The caller also said the fire was “deliberately set to attract us.”
“It’s clear that this fire is purposefully set to attract us,” the caller said.
Audio from Idaho firefighters ambushed in response to the flames: “Emergency”
Law enforcement Manhunt has been launchedtracks suspects through the terrain. Using cell phone data, a tactical team found Lori’s body and firearms in a wooded area near the origin of the fire a few hours later.
Idaho Gov. Brad condemned the incident as a “sincere direct attack on our brave firefighters” and pledged full state support for the investigation.
“They answered calls to protect others and paid the ultimate price,” Little said.
The motivation behind Rory’s actions remains unknown, and Norris said Monday that no manifesto was found. Federal authorities, including the FBI, are helping with the investigation.
“We have the information that he once wanted to be a firefighter,” Norris said. “So I don’t know if there is any connection to that desire. And what happened yesterday.“
Several firefighters were shot near Canfield Mountain, Idaho. (KHQ)
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Norris said there were five people. Law enforcement He said he was inherently very minor, including trespassing cases.
According to the sheriff, Lowry filmed where his car was parked after interacting with firefighters.
The suspect appeared to have lived in his car, Norris pointed out.
“I know he was temporary here,” the sheriff said. “We knew he lived for most of 2024. But when he came here, why he was here, why he chose this place? I don’t know. I don’t know why he chose it, but we don’t find a Nexus above anything else.
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten from Fox News contributed to this report.