Survivor Speaks Out After Deadly Halloween Shooting in Sanders County
Diana Lopez, a survivor of a deadly Halloween shooting in Sanders County, has spoken out about the incident that occurred near Hot Springs. The shooting resulted in the deaths of her husband and grandmother and injured Lopez. The suspect, Neil…
Butte Bozeman, MT, November 3, 2026 — A survivor of a fatal Halloween shooting in Sanders County is sharing her account of the incident that claimed the lives of her husband and grandmother and left her injured. The violence occurred near Hot Springs.
Diana Lopez, who was also injured in the shooting, has spoken out following the tragic events. Details indicate the incident took place on Halloween. Her husband and grandmother were killed, and Lopez sustained injuries.
The suspect in the shooting has been identified as Neil Morris. Reports suggest Morris had been renting a room in the grandmother’s home. He is currently in custody.
The full extent of the investigation, including the sequence of events leading to the shooting and the specific cause of death, has not been fully detailed. Information regarding the timeline of when Morris began renting the room or the nature of his relationship with the victims beyond that arrangement was not provided.
The sheriff’s department for Sanders County is handling the investigation. Further details regarding the motive, the specific weapon used, or any potential charges against Morris were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Robyn Wayne on www.kxlf.com, see more information here.
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