Wess Val Roley Allegedly Killed Two Firefighters After Being Rejected Over Height

In a tragic incident, 20-year-old Wess Val Roley, accused of fatally shooting two firefighters, was reportedly disqualified from joining the fire department due to his height. Measuring 5-foot-8, Roley is believed to have opened fire on first responders after igniting a bushfire, ambushing them around 1:30 PM on Canfield Mountain, near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. After a six-hour standoff, he was found dead, having allegedly taken his own life. Kootenai County Sheriff Robert Norris revealed that Roley had expressed a desire to be a firefighter, sharing a disturbing photo on social media moments before the attack, depicting him in a balaclava. His grandfather, Dale Roley, expressed disbelief, noting that Roley admired firefighters and had pursued a career in firefighting. Preliminary findings suggest Roley acted alone, and authorities are still determining his motive. The situation sheds light on the unpredictability of human behavior and the complexities behind such violent acts.