Crystal Lynn Ford was 37 when she died in a shooting in Billings, Montana, on October 12, 2022. A native of Kalispell who grew up near Columbia Falls and graduated from Columbia Falls High School in 2003, she loved animals and horses from infancy and remained connected to riding and 4-H activities throughout her life. She worked at Town Pump and was described by coworkers and customers as dearly loved.

Authorities later determined the shooting to be accidental and charged 32-year-old Charles Wesley Decock of Lockwood with negligent homicide, a charge that alleges death resulted from negligent actions rather than intent. Crystal is remembered by family as having a big heart and is survived by three children, her parents, three brothers, a foster sister, and many extended family and friends.

If anyone knew Crystal, her routines, or saw anything relevant in Billings around October 12, 2022, please share what you know.