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Tennis legend Martina Navratilova responded to the shooting at the abominable backholding style of Idaho, leaving two firefighters died and another wounded Sunday.
The suspected sniper was identified as Wess Roley. Officials said Roley deliberately put a brush fire on the Canfield Mountain, near the Coeur d’Als alone to lure the first responders to a deadly trap, according to the Associated Press.
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Martina Navratilova during a join press conference with Chris Evert from the USA, on day 5 of GNP Seguros WTA Finals Cancun 2023 part of Hologic WTA Tour, November 2nd, 2023, in Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico. (Artur Widak/Nurphoto via Getty Images)
“Our country is messy … Rip to the heroes who died, and the dead killer must rot in a hell of a place,” wrote Navratilova on X.
Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office said firefighters originally responded to a flame on the Canfield Mountain just north of Coeur d’Alon. Audio released from the scene showed the first respondents who called for help.
Law enforcement launched a massive manhunt that tracks the suspected gunman through the terrain. Using mobile phone data, a tactical team Rolly’s body placed several hours later in a wooded area near the point of origin of the fire. A firearm was found nearby.
Idaho Governor Brad Little asked residents to pray for firefighters when the active Shooter situation unfolded on June 29, 2025. (KHQ)
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Officials have not yet confirmed whether he died by suicide or was mortally wounded during an exchange with the authorities.
The identities of the two deceased firefighters have not been published, pending notification of relatives.
The third firefighter, who suffered critical injuries, underwent an emergency surgery and remains in a stable state.
