BILLINGS, Mont. - A 31-year-old man suspected of shooting and wounding a pedestrian from his car on the Crow Indian Reservation had an initial appearance on a criminal complaint Wednesday.
According to the Department of Justice, in a criminal complaint and affidavit filed in the case, the government claims that on April 7, the victim, an adult man, was walking with another person near the Teepee Service gas station.
Fabian Cruz Dawes reportedly approached the victim in a car and stopped near him.Â
When the victim reached the driverâs side door he had a short conversation with Dawes who reportedly then fired a single shot at the man, hitting him in the leg before leaving the scene.
Sibley says the shooting took place at the Teepee Service in Crow.
Couture was life-flighted out of area to Billings for his injuries and his condition is unknown at this time.
Fabian Dawes remains at large at this time, and is armed and dangerous.
BIA, MHP, BHCSO are all a part of the ongoing search efforts.Â
If anyone has information about this shooting or the whereabouts of the suspect, please contact the Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Justice Services in Crow Agency at 638-2631 or the Big Horn County Sheriff at 665-9780. Â In case of emergency, dial 911.
CROW AGENCY, Mont. - According to law enforcement sources, a shooting in Crow Agency early Wednesday morning left an adult man with severe injuries. At this time, it is unclear whether those injuries are life-threatening.