Crime
24-year-old Timothy Moore arrested after 3-year-old dies in shooting near Libby
LIBBY, Mont. — A 24-year-old man has been arrested and is being held on a pending charge of negligent homicide following the fatal shooting of his 3-year-old son Samuel Arthur Moore Tuesday morning south of Libby, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities responded to a report of a child suffering from a gunshot wound on Granite Creek Road shortly after 10 a.m.
Upon arrival, first responders were informed that the child had been accidentally shot in the face.
Emergency personnel provided medical treatment at the scene before transporting the child to Cabinet Peaks Medical Center.
Despite efforts to save him, the child was later pronounced dead at the hospital, Sheriff Darren Short confirmed.
Following an initial investigation, the child’s father, Timothy Moore, was taken into custody.
He is currently being held at the Lincoln County Detention Center on a $500,000 bond.
The Montana State Crime Lab in Missoula is scheduled to perform an autopsy as part of the ongoing investigation.
Authorities have not released further details regarding the circumstances of the shooting or how the child came into contact with the firearm.
The case remains under active investigation by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.
MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Authorities have confirmed that a suspect is in custody following a shooting incident at the Meridian Mall on Friday afternoon.
As a result, the lockdown at the mall has been lifted.
The Meridian Township Police Department issued a public advisory just before 2:00 p.m., urging residents and shoppers to avoid the area near the Dick’s Sporting Goods entrance while officers conducted an active investigation at the scene.
At this time, police have not released specific details regarding the nature of the shooting, including whether anyone was injured or the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s arrest.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the incident and are expected to provide additional information as it becomes available.
The public is asked to remain clear of the immediate area to allow for the ongoing investigation.