Man Killed In Big Horn Mountains

The Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office and the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating a shooting incident in the Big Horn Mountains that resulted in the death of a man.

At approximately 12:17 am on Thursday August 5th, the Sheridan Law Enforcement Center received a report of a shooting in the Big Horn Mountains.

Deputies and EMS responded to a residence behind Bear Lodge and located a deceased male subject in his mid-40’s, who appeared to have sustained a gunshot wound.

Several witnesses were interviewed and preliminary evidence was evaluated.

The statements and evidence indicate a male in his early 20’s shot the older male inside a private residence.

The younger male has been cooperative and gave a statement to law enforcement.

As of August 6, 2021, no charges have been filed and no arrests have been made pursuant to the shooting.

The Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office does not believe there is any further danger to the general public in Sheridan County.