Montana
Anaconda bar owner killed in shooting; suspect appears in court
ANACONDA, Mont. — The owner of an Anaconda bar has been identified as the victim of a fatal shooting over the weekend.
A Facebook post from Carmel’s Sports Bar and Grill identified the victim as Shane Charles. The post said obituary and funeral services are pending.
The suspect has been identified as Mark Ray Lock.
The suspect in the shooting has been identified as Mark Ray Lock.Photo: NBC Montana
Lock appeared from Anaconda-Deer Lodge Detention Center. He was born in 1965 and is a resident of Birch Street in Anaconda.
He is charged deliberate homicide with a penalty enhancement for use of a deadly weapon.
Prosecutors allege that Lock shot Charles at the bar once with a handgun. He was then disarmed by a patron and ran from the bar.
Lock could face life in prison or potentially the death penalty.
He will be appointed a public defender.
A preliminary hearing is set for July 17.
Bail has been set at $1 million.
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If Lock were to post bond, conditions of his release would include having to relinquish all of his weapons.
If a furry, playful, hugg-able, lovable kitten would be a great addition to your place, now’s the time to visit the Humane Society of Western Montana.
MEET BAKER AND BUSBOY
It was another Take Me Home Tuesday at the radio stations with the Humane Society. Katie brought in “Baker” (black kitty) and “Busboy” (gray kitty), who along with their two siblings “Chef” and “Cook” form a Fantastic Four of pure joy.
These two-month-old little ones were found in the Polson area and surrendered to the shelter. They just had their spay/neuter surgeries Monday (July 13) and they will be looking for their forever homes starting Wednesday (July 15).
Whether you are looking for one kitten or the whole “kitchen,” visit the shelter and fall in love with Baker, Busboy, Chef and Cook.
EVER CONSIDERED BEING A FOSTER HOME FOR SHELTER PETS?
It is kitten season at the Humane Society of Western Montana. The Humane Society is always looking for Fosters to take care of tiny kittens until they are old enough to be adopted. They currently have some that are with mom cats, and some that are bottle babies. And there is always a need for volunteers willing to nurture them until they are of adoption age.
And of course one of the perks of being a Foster is, if you fall in love with a kitten, you pretty much get first dibs.
READ MORE: Volunteers Hit ‘The Ridge’ To Improve Montana Elk Hunting Opportunities
So, whether you are looking to adopt or would like more information about being a foster home, be sure to visit the Humane Society of Western Montana soon. They are open from 1:00 – 6:00 pm Wednesdays through Sundays at 5930 Highway 93 South in Missoula. See more cats AND dogs waiting to be adopted on the shelter’s ADOPT webpage here.
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Gallery Credit: Stephen Lenz
HEBGEN LAKE, Mont. — A man was rescued after nearly drowning while swimming in Rainbow Point, located 10 miles north of West Yellowstone.
The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office, along with Hebgen Basin Rural EMS personnel and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, responded to reports of a swimmer in distress.
Officials say bystanders saw a man become unresponsive while swimming roughly 100 yards off the shoreline.
They, along with a boating group, located the man, pulled him out of the water, and performed life-saving measures until first responders arrived.
The man was airlifted to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Officials say he is in critical condition.
The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office released the following information:
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