James Metts, 56, died in Libby, Montana, on November 12, 2016, after a revolver he was handling discharged and fatally wounded him. Investigators concluded the shooting was an accidental, self-inflicted discharge and found no evidence of foul play. There were no arrests and no suspects because the facts pointed to a lone accidental shooting rather than a criminal act.

Friends and neighbors in the small community were left to mourn a sudden loss that underscored the risks of handling firearms. If anyone knew James, his routines, or has information about the circumstances that day, please come forward to share what you remember.