LIBBY - The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reports a homicide investigation has been launched after a body was found near Eureka.
Emergency dispatchers received a report shortly before 6:30 p.m. Tuesday that a body had been found dead in the area of Thirsty Lake Road.
Lincoln County Sheriff Darren Short says deputies arrived at the scene and found a male who had been shot several times.
Law enforcement is continuing to work on identifying a suspect or suspects in connection with the death.
No additional information is being released at this time.
