Suspect still loose after Wednesday night stabbing

An altercation outside of the Pablo Bar near project 30 Wednesday night resulted in a stabbing that left one wounded and the suspect at large.

“The victim is going to pull through,” Lake County Undersheriff Jay Doyle said.

Nathan Fisher is suspected of stabbing the victim, who was transported to St. Patrick’s Hospital in Missoula, Doyle said.

Witnesses said the 23-year-old suspect took off in an older dark blue Crown Victoria after the alleged incident, possibly headed for Ronan. As of Thursday morning, Fisher had yet to be apprehended. Doyle said it is “hard to say” if Fisher remained in the county following the alleged altercation.

“The suspect is out and about and we are going to be obtaining a warrant for his arrest,” Doyle said.

Witnesses said they believed Fisher may have a 9mm handgun and Lake County Dispatch warned law enforcement that the suspect is an “officer caution” for drugs and weapons.

“Any time there is weapons we put that out there for officer safety reasons,” Doyle said, noting this is not the first time Fisher has been a suspect in a stabbing investigation.

Officers detained Fisher after a Jan. 28 altercation outside the South Shore lounge. Fisher allegedly stabbed the victim, Cody McKay, 17 times in the parking lot of the Polson bar.

Fisher was released from the Lake County Jail on his own recognizance after a mistrial in late May in Judge C.B. McNeil's District Courtroom. He faced two felony charges of assault with a weapon and felony aggravated assault stemming from the January incident. He allegedly used a 3-inch knife to stab McKay.

Anyone with information about Nathan Fisher’s whereabouts are encouraged to contact Crimestoppers at 883-7309. Doyle said information leading to his capture could result in a reward and callers may remain anonymous. Citizens can also contact Lake County Dispatch at 883-7301 with any information or tips.