Ness left his home with a shotgun and no indication of where he was going. His wife called police to conduct a welfare check. After a multi-county car chase, deputies fatally shot Ness who allegedly fired upon law enforcement with the shotgun. Ness was described as suicidal.
Victim's Name: James Marlowe Ness
Agency Responsible: Glacier County Sheriff's Department
Gender: Male
Age: 70
Race: Unknown race
Date of Death: February 20, 2014
County: Glacier
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Rural