Bozeman Homicide Victim Identified as Shelli Waltermath

A woman was fatally shot at a Bozeman business near West Main Street and Professional Drive on Wednesday afternoon; authorities identified her as 51-year-old Shelli Waltermath of Gallatin Gateway. On Thursday morning, officers found the primary suspect dead in a field near West College Street, and investigators said he appeared to have died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police have not established a motive or a confirmed connection between the suspect and Waltermath. Officials said there is no ongoing threat to the community, and the investigation continues.