Victim in Arlee fatal shooting identified

Lake County Leader

A suspect was released following questioning after a fatal shooting Wednesday afternoon in Arlee.

According to Lake County Sheriff Don Bell, no charges were filed against the suspect, whose identity wasn’t released.

The victim of the shooting was identified as Leonard L. Peak Jr., 49, of Arlee.

At 3:35 p.m. Wednesday, a shooting was reported on Sanders Street.

Sheriff’s deputies, Flathead Tribal Police and EMS responded to the call.

Witnesses were interviewed and an investigation is ongoing, Bell confirmed.

“There is no threat to the community or neighborhood related to this incident and no other details will be released at this time,” Bell stated.

Peak’s remains were transported to the Montana State Crime Laboratory in Missoula for an autopsy.