The ambush, which occurred on June 29, sparked a large-scale response involving about 300 personnel, including FBI agents and National Guard troops. Later that day, Roley was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. A firearm and fire-starting device were found nearby, confirming suspicions that the wildfire was used to lure firefighters into danger.
Roley, originally from California and Arizona, had been living in Idaho during 2024. Former acquaintances noted his increasingly unstable behavior, and family members shared that he once aspired to be a firefighter. The fire burned 26 acres and led to evacuations. The FBI is continuing its investigation, as officials and leaders nationwide denounce the attack as a devastating and senseless tragedy.
