Alastor Newman Obituary, Death – Gallatin County Sheriff and Coroner Dan Springer identified the woman fatally shot by Bozeman Police on Thursday, October 17, 2024, as 29-year-old Rick Alastor Newman from Bozeman. In a press release issued Friday, Springer confirmed that Newman died from traumatic injuries caused by ballistic projectiles.
Due to the involvement of law enforcement in the fatal incident, Sheriff Springer opted for an external coroner to oversee the investigation, which is a common procedure in such cases. The formal coroner investigation was conducted by Park County Coroner Al Jenkins, as noted in the release.