A sheriff's deputy was called to Roberts' home for a domestic disturbance, where he found Roberts acting agitated and accusing the deputy of not being an actual officer. Roberts was shot after picking up a weapon and pointing it at the deputy.
Victim's Name: Lonnie Gene Roberts
Agency Responsible: Ravalli County Sheriff's Department
Gender: Male
Age: 47
Race: White
Date of Death: March 6, 2014
County: Ravalli
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Rural