newYou can listen to Fox’s news articles!
The legend of tennis Martina Navratilova Two firefighters were killed and another was injured Sunday in response to a vicious ambush-style shooting in Idaho.
The suspicious sniper was identified as Wes Rollley. Authorities said they deliberately set the brush on Canfield Mountain near Caeur D’Alene, near Coeur D’Alene, according to the Associated Press.
For sports coverage on foxnews.com, click here
Martina Navratilova GNP Seguros WTA Finals Cancun Day 2023, November 2, 2023, at a press conference with Chris Evert of the US, part of the Hologic WTA Tour held in Quintana Roo, Mexico. (Artur widak/nurphoto via Getty Images)
“Our country is messed up… It could tear into dead heroes and a dead murderer could corrupt in a hellish place,” Navratilova writes in X.
Cootenai County Sheriff’s Office Firefighters initially said they responded to the flames of Canfield Mountain, just north of Caul Dahlene. Audio released from the scene showed that the first responder was seeking help.
Law enforcement has begun Giant Manhunttracks suspicious gunmen over the terrain. Using cell phone data, we found Lowry’s body a few hours later in a wooded area near the origin of the fire. A firearm was found nearby.
Idaho Gov. Brad Little asked residents to pray for firefighters as the active shooter situation unfolded on June 29, 2025. (KHQ)
Idaho firefighter suspected shooter ambushed
Authorities have not yet confirmed whether he died from suicide or was fatally injured during the exchange with authorities.
The identities of the two deceased firefighters have not been disclosed and are awaiting notification from their next relatives.
Click here to get the Fox News app
The third seriously injured firefighter has undergone emergency surgery and remains stable.
Fox News’ Sarah Rumpf-Whitten and the Associated Press contributed to this report.
Follow Fox News Digital’s x Sports Coverage And subscribe Fox News Sports Huddle Newsletter.
