Around 10 p.m. at the Tin Cup campground in Custer County, Russell Van Liddell reportedly confronted a group of 16 to 18 campers after wandering into their campsite. The campers did not know Liddell and an argument followed. Bonners Ferry Police Chief Brian Zimmerman shot and killed him.
Killer: Brian Zimmerman
Agency: Bonners Ferry Police Department
Motive: Disturbance
Confrontation Type: Other Non-Violent Offense
Service Call: No
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Russell Van Liddell
Death Date: August 1, 2020
County: Custer
Geography: Undetermined
Gender: Male
Age: 73
Race: White
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing