Leonard L. Peak Jr., a 49-year-old Caucasian man, was shot and killed in Arlee, Montana, on the afternoon of January 17, 2018. Emergency responders found him at a residence on Sanders Street shortly after 3:30 p.m.; he died of a gunshot wound. The person who fired the shot was detained at the scene but later released after questioning and no immediate charges were filed.

Peak’s body was sent to the Montana State Crime Lab for autopsy to determine the precise cause and manner of death. Investigators spoke with other witnesses, and officials said there was no ongoing threat to the community. Further details about what led to the shooting have not been released.

If anyone knew Leonard Peak or has information about the January 17 incident in Arlee, please share what you know with the local authorities.