Jalen Williams Press Release

City Manager Chairperson
Grant Gager Melissa Nootz
220 E Park Street Vice Chair

(406) 823-6000 phone Karrie Kahle
Commissioners
[email protected] Mel Friedman
www.livingstonmontana.org Quentin Schwarz
Torrey Lyons
Incorporated 1889
PRESS RELEASE
Date: February 27, 2023
Contact: Grant Gager, City Manager

City of Livingston
(406) 823-6000
[email protected]
INFORMATION REGARDING INVESTIGATION OF DECEASED INDIVIDUAL

FOUND IN LIVINGSTON
LIVINGSTON, Montana – On the morning of February 10, 2023, the City of Livingston Police
Department received a report of a deceased individual that was found in the City east of the US-
89 Veterans Bridge. The Department responded and immediately commenced an investigation to
determine the identity of the individual and circumstances surrounding his demise. While there is
still more to learn, conversations with each person known to have encountered the deceased
individual in his final hours lead the City of Livingston to believe that the death, while tragic, was
not the result of a criminal act.
Since February 10, the Livingston Police Department has actively investigated this case. The
Department continues to investigate the death of the individual we now know as Jalen Williams,
formerly of Illinois. The Department has spoken to several witnesses who encountered Mr.
Williams in the early hours of February 10. At this point, Mr. Williams’ death appears to be an
unattended incident and not the result of criminal behavior by others. A summary timeline of
known events is included at the end of this release and any community members that have
information which they believe may be helpful to the investigation are urged to contact the City
of Livingston Police Department at (406) 222-2050.
The City’s investigation has been supported by our law enforcement members at the County and
State levels. In addition to the Park County Coroner, the City has been aided by both the State
Medical Examiner, who is conducting the autopsy, and Crime Lab, who is performing the
toxicology testing. The City appreciates the support of our partners as we work to understand the
manner and cause of death in this case. More information will be released when the autopsy is
finalized.
The City of Livingston empathizes with Mr. William’s family during this difficult time and we
share their desire to understand this tragic event. Led by Chief Dale Johnson and Detective Jason
Gunderson, the members of the Livingston Police Department continue to work toward that goal.
The City will continue working with Mr. Williams’ loved ones and stands ready to support them
in any way possible.
Summary Timeline of Events: A summary timeline of certain known events of the morning of
February 10, 2023, are provided to the community so that those with information that may be
helpful have an understanding of the investigation.
• Witnesses have advised that Mr. Williams had not slept in the 48 hours before his
death and was exhibiting abnormal behavior in the hours before he left the Loch
Leven address at which he was residing. Those close to Mr. Williams have
confirmed his history of insomnia.
• Based on witness statements, Mr. Williams was believed to have left the Loch
Leven address where he was residing between 3:30 and 4:30 am.
• At approximately 5:00 am, several neighbors in the area of South M Street reported
to 911 a male yelling near the Girl Scout Camp. The witnesses described the male’s
yelling as a “psychiatric episode,” not yelling as if the male was being harmed.
Officers responded but were unable to locate the male.
• At approximately 5:29am, a truck driver reported seeing a naked male running
along US Hwy 89 South. The male emerged from the dog park, just past Veteran’s
Bridge, and was last seen running Eastbound on the shoulder of the Westbound
Lane.
• Given the temperatures, the first truck driver was concerned for the male’s well-
being and called a fellow truck driver who passed through the area minutes later.
The second driver did not witness the naked male and so the second truck driver
did not call 911 until he saw a news article.
• Mr. Williams’ body presented with a number of superficial scratches and scrapes,
consistent with a nude person walking or running through a wooded area. The
superficial injuries observed were not consistent with an assault nor were the
injuries defensive in nature.
About the City of Livingston: The City of Livingston, Montana, is located along the banks of the
Yellowstone River and is home to approximately 8,000 residents. As the historic gateway to
Yellowstone National Park, the City of Livingston welcomes over 4 million visitors each year to
its historic downtown. Located 30 miles east of Bozeman, the City of Livingston is home to many
small businesses, medical facilities and recreational amenities.

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City Manager Chairperson

Grant Gager Melissa Nootz

220 E Park Street Vice Chair

Date: February 27, 2023

Contact: Grant Gager, City Manager

INFORMATION REGARDING INVESTIGATION OF DECEASED INDIVIDUAL

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