Salimon Franko Nava Sr., 25, was found dead of a gunshot wound in the early morning of March 20, 2023, at a residence in the 1300 block of Avenue F in Billings, Montana. Billings Police responded about 3:02 AM; officers said all individuals involved were accounted for but no arrests were announced.

Nava was a father of two, a 2016 Golden Gloves Champion with Billings Elite Boxing, and worked in construction-related jobs. His family described him as kind and hard-working. Nava’s mother, Jesse Villarreal, publicly called his death an execution rather than self-defense and identified his girlfriend as the alleged shooter, saying the girlfriend frequently instigated fights. The family organized protests, including one at the Yellowstone County Courthouse, to demand justice.

No official suspects or arrests have been released. If anyone knew Salimon, his movements that night, or has information about the shooting, please share what is known.