Hunter Adams, 20, was found unresponsive in a vehicle at the Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds in Helena on July 6, 2019, and was pronounced dead after emergency personnel arrived. The Lewis and Clark County Sheriff and Coroner, Leo Dutton, reported the death was caused by an accidental, self-inflicted gunshot wound; authorities said the death was ruled accidental and no arrests were made. Officials declined to release further details about the shooting while the investigation was ongoing.

Born October 12, 1998, in Great Falls, Montana, Hunter Colton Adams grew up in Whitehall and Cardwell and graduated from Twin Bridges High School in 2017. He worked several jobs after high school and most recently was employed at the Main Street Market and in the construction industry in Twin Bridges. His unexpected death left his family and community mourning.

If anyone was at the fairgrounds that evening or has information about what happened, please share what you know.