Exclusive | Family of Idaho sniper Wess Roley breaks silence after he ambushed, shot firefighters dead

The family of Idaho sniper Wess Roley – who shot dead two firefighters after apparently luring them to the woods with a brushfire Sunday — has broken their silence, saying they “do not understand” how his heinous crime happened.“At this time, we, the family of Wess Roley would like to offer our most heartfelt condolences to the families of those whose lives were taken and to the community of Coeur d’Alene at large,” Roley’s family told The Post in a statement issued through attorney Justin Whittenton Monday.“There are no words that can suffice for this tragedy and the infinite losses suffered by those affected by this shooting.We do not understand why this happened or how this came about,” they continued.“Our hearts and spirits are broken for the lost and hurting, and for our own loss as well,” the family added, explaining they intended to cooperate fully with investigators as they “deal with the grief of this heinous tragedy in our own family.”Roley, 20, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound Sunday after attacking firefighters responding to the blaze he set.About 300 law enforcement officers responded as Roley fired at people from the cover of the woods.His body was found after an hours-long shootout.

The fire he set continues to burn over 26 acres, officials said Monday.This is a developing story.Please check back for more information....