Who is Wess Roley? 5 things to know about the 20-year-old Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, shooting suspect

Wess Roley has been identified as the suspect who ambushed firefighters in Idaho, killing two and injuring one. He was found dead near his weapon.

The gunman behind a deadly ambush that targeted firefighters in Idaho has been identified as Wess Roley. Authorities said he sparked a brush fire on Canfield Mountain near Coeur d'Alene Sunday evening, allegedly as a trap to lure emergency responders. When firefighters arrived, he opened fire, killing two and critically injuring a third. Roley was later found dead near his weapon, and investigators are now working to uncover his motive behind the calculated and tragic attack.

Wess Roley has been identified as the gunman who ambushed firefighters in Idaho, killing two and injuring one. (Image Credit: CNN/AP/KAROL)

Wess Roley: 5 key facts to know about the Coeur d'Alene, Idaho shooting suspect

Wess Roley is 20 years old. He deliberately started a fire on Canfield Mountain in Idaho on Sunday to draw the firefighters to the scene.

While he was found dead near his weapons, the exact cause of his death is yet to be determined, along with his motive for the shooting.

Unconfirmed reports say he is from Russia and has lived in several US states, including Florida and New York.

Unverified reports suggest he moved to Idaho from Arizona to work at his father's company.

Photos of Roley and his family have surfaced on social media. One image shows his parents posing in front of the White House wearing MAGA hats.

This is a developing story. More information will be added as the story develops.