Nicholas Anthony Bowers, a one-year-old White male, was killed by a gunshot in Helena, Montana, on August 1, 2017. The Lewis and Clark County Coroner’s Office confirmed the cause of death as a gunshot wound. Beyond that confirmation, details about how the shooting occurred have not been released publicly.

Law enforcement opened an investigation and followed leads, but there were no public announcements identifying suspects, persons of interest, or arrests in the immediate aftermath. The absence of additional public detail left many questions in the community about the circumstances that led to such a tragic loss.

Anyone who had information about Nicholas, the events of August 1, 2017, or who may have seen something relevant that day is asked to come forward.