Jason Tyler Cushing, 23, was shot and killed at a home on South 9th Street in Livingston, Montana, on March 21, 2021. Police were called that morning for an ongoing disturbance at the residence that escalated into an exchange of gunfire; Cushing died at the scene.Being a White male age 23, Cushing’s death was later ruled a homicide. The other person involved was 41-year-old Aza Ziegler.

Officers arriving on scene found the situation still active; while speaking with police, Ziegler sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound and later died, a death ruled a suicide. Investigators determined Ziegler was the shooter and no other suspects were sought.The relationship between Cushing and Ziegler and what triggered the violent encounter have not been publicly disclosed.

If anyone knew Jason or witnessed what happened that morning, please share information with local authorities.