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Shane Charles

Case from Anaconda, MT dated Jun 20, 2026

Victim Details

Shane Charles

Male

White / Caucasian

Anaconda

MT

2026-06-20

53

Shane

Charles

07/12/2026

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In the small town of Anaconda, Montana, the evening of June 20, 2026, took a tragic turn, ending the life of 53-year-old Shane Charles. A respected local business owner, Charles was at his establishment, Carmel's Sports Bar & Grill, when the fatal encounter unfolded. According to witness statements and surveillance footage, a man, later identified as 61-year-old Mark Ray Lock, walked up to Charles inside the bar. After a brief and seemingly innocuous conversation, Lock allegedly drew a 9 mm hand ...
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  • gofundme.com: Donate to Honoring Shane Charles A Beloved family man , organized by Angeleana Reynolds
  • Montana Standard: Carmel's Bar owner dies after shooting Saturday at the bar in Anaconda
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