| Elderly man believed killed after interrupting burglary |
| December 7, 2017 |
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On the evening of Wednesday, December 6, members
of the Bonner County Sheriff's Office were
dispatched to the 1200 block of Mountain View
Road, Clark Fork, to a report of a deceased
male. Detectives believe the victim, George Andres, 73, Clark Fork, was returning home and interrupted a burglary in progress and that he was subsequently shot as a result. He died in his own driveway. Investigators are asking the public to report any suspicious activity you might have seen in the area from Sunday, December 3, through Wednesday, December 6. They are also seeking any surveillance video from homes and businesses that may show Highway 200 up to the Mountain View Road area during the time in question. Currently, there are no descriptions of the suspect or the vehicle(s) they may have been driving. Detectives are continuing to process the crime scene and to question neighbors. If you have information that could help the investigation, please call (208) 265-5525, or call the BCSO Tip Line, (208) 255-2677. |