Twelve-year-old Andy Paul Bear Tusk-Martinez, an enrolled member of the Crow tribe visiting Billings from California, was reported missing on March 7, 2024 after last being seen near Central Park. Family and police searched for days; on March 15 his body was found in an outbuilding on a Terry Avenue property after officers obtained a search warrant. An autopsy determined the cause of death was a gunshot wound to the head.

Investigators identified several young people as persons of interest. A 19-year-old was detained but not charged; a 13-year-old was arrested and charged with tampering with evidence; and a 15-year-old was charged with negligent homicide. One teen told investigators the 19-year-old was playing with a gun when it accidentally discharged, striking Andy, and that others were ordered to move the body and clean up the scene; the 19-year-old has denied involvement. The boy’s family criticized the initial police response, and the house where Andy’s body was found was later vandalized.

Anyone who knew Andy, saw him around Central Park on March 7, or has information about the Terry Avenue property is asked to come forward.