Local Man Charged with Negligent Homicide After Son’s Shooting
A 24-year-old man from Libby, Timothy Frederick Allen Moore, faces charges of negligent homicide following a tragic incident involving his 3-year-old son. Moore, who is being held on a $500,000 bail, was arrested after his son accidentally shot himself in the face with a .22 caliber handgun that was left unattended on their couch. According to Sheriff Darren Short, responding officers discovered Moore outside his home in a distraught condition, with indicators of drug use present.
In other local news, Idaho authorities are searching the Lochsa River for a 68-year-old Montana man, feared to be a drowning victim. The search, which includes aerial drone assistance and support from rafting operators, commenced after the man was reported missing near the Wilderness Gateway Campground.
Montana’s fire danger is increasing, with Missoula County raising its status to "moderate" amidst ongoing hot and dry weather, while Gallatin County reports two new cases of measles, leading to public warnings about potential exposure in local health facilities. Meanwhile, Missoula’s waterfront renovations are nearing completion, promising enhanced public access and recreational opportunities along the Clark Fork River.
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