Authorities ID victim in fatal Evergreen shooting

Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal shooting Sunday night in Evergreen.

According to the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office, 51-year-old David W. Meacham was shot during a confrontation with a known acquaintance behind the vacant Kmart building on U.S. 2 East at about 10 p.m. Meacham died on the scene as a result of his injuries.

No arrests have been made and detectives are still investigating the incident and following up on leads.

Detective Commander Josh Buls told the Inter Lake a suspect has been identified and interviewed, but no arrests have been made. Detectives are also interviewing witnesses.

Buls said detectives have established a possible motive and that more information will be made available following the investigation.

Anyone with any information regarding this case is asked to call 406-758-5600 or email TIPS@flathead.mt.gov.