Shane NezPerce

In the early morning hours of Saturday, April 6, 2019, the life of Shane NezPerce, a 24-year-old Native American man from Billings, Montana, was cut short by gunfire. The fatal shooting occurred shortly before 2 a.m. at Lee’s Saloon, located at 530 S. 27th Street. According to the Yellowstone County Deputy Coroner, NezPerce died from multiple gunshot wounds. Two other men were also injured during the incident. A 28-year-old man was transported to a local hospital for his injuries, while another 24-year-old man was injured but did not require hospital treatment.

The Billings Police Department launched a homicide investigation in the wake of the shooting. In the immediate aftermath, authorities had no suspects in custody and asked for the public’s help, appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

As the investigation progressed, authorities were able to identify two suspects in connection with the killing. Martin Jon Pond Jr. and Gregory Richard Boyd Jr. were both arrested for their alleged involvement in the incident. Following their arrests, both men were charged with deliberate homicide in the death of Shane NezPerce.

The case against the two men is now proceeding through the judicial system. As of the developments that led to the arrests and charges, the case is in litigation.