On April 8, 2020, 43-year-old Chad Rockman of Billings, Montana, was fatally shot near the Lake Fork Trail south of Red Lodge. Earlier that day, Rockman and a friend had driven to the trail for a hike, seeking to alleviate his anxiety and depression, which had been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and a new psychiatric medication. Their vehicle became stuck in the snow, prompting a passing couple to stop and offer assistance.
The couple, accompanied by their leashed German Shepherd,
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