Hilger was killed by sheriff's deputies Martin Stuart and Tony Watson behind the bar he owned. Police were responding to a report of suspicious activity and questioned Hilger, who allegedly pulled out a gun. Investigators later found Hilger's girlfriend's body in a vehicle.
Victim's Name: Thomas Hilger
Agency Responsible: Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 49
Race: Unknown race
Date of Death: May 24, 2013
County: Yellowstone
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Rural