Roley is accused of lighting a fire in the early afternoon on June 29 and then shooting two first responders who arrived to put it out. A third firefighter was wounded in the shooting, Norris said at a news conference.

Idaho authorities identified Wess Val Roley as the suspect they say ignited a brush fire before shooting at firefighters in a violent ambush attack. Kootenai County Fire and Rescue Chief Christopher Way says more than 20 local firefighters responded to the initial call.