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Investigation Seeks Motive in Coeur d’Alene Firefighter Ambush

A wildland firefighter safety protocol review has been launched after the ambush killed two chiefs—wounding another.

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Overview

  • Authorities have recovered Roley’s vehicle for detailed forensic analysis but have yet to identify a motive for the June 29 attack.
  • Investigators have found no manifesto or declaration of intent at the scene.
  • Law-enforcement records show Roley had only five minor contacts related to trespassing and welfare checks and no significant criminal history.
  • Former classmates and relatives describe early Nazi imagery and a fascination with guns, though authorities have not confirmed any ideological motive.
  • State and federal agencies are conducting a comprehensive review of wildland firefighter safety protocols for remote emergency responses.