Montana woman, 50, shot her doctor husband, 53, dead in the driveway before turning gun on herself

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A Montana couple have died in an apparent murder-suicide after a 50-year-old former health clinic manager allegedly shot her doctor husband, 53, several times on their driveway before turning the gun on herself – leaving behind three adult children.

The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of gunshots at 6.45pm on October 18 about 10 miles south of Gallatin Gateway in Gallatin Canyon, police said.

Former health clinic manager Kimberli Jones is accused of shooting her husband Doctor Jason Jones who was found at the scene with multiple gunshot wounds.

Police became aware of another body near the Hyalite reservoir, 30 miles from the scene, which was later identified as Kimberli Jones – she was found dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

A witness told authorities that she had seen a woman shoot a man several times and drive away in a pickup truck, Sheriff Dan Springer explained at a news conference the following day.

‘We will leave this as a murder suicide on the same side we continue to do these investigations so we have as many answers as we can,’ said Springer.

<br/> <a href=”https://www.krtv.com/privacy-policy” rel=”nofollow” target=”_blank” >KRTV Privacy Policy </a> </div> </div><p class=”mol-para-with-font”>According to <a style=”font-weight: bold;” class=”class” rel=”nofollow noreferrer noopener” target=”_blank” href=”https://www.krtv.com/news/crime-and-courts/gallatin-county-sheriffs-office-investigating-possible-murder-suicide”>KRTV</a>, the couple had no history of domestic violence and no prior incidents had been reported between the two.</p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”>As authorities continue to investigate, family and friends are mourning the loss of the couple who worked at Bozeman Health.</p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”>An <a style=”font-weight: bold;” class=”class” rel=”nofollow noreferrer noopener” target=”_blank” href=”https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/kimberli-jones-obituary?id=36920591″>obituary</a> for Kimberli Jones said the couple are survived by three grown children and said the pair had met while attending Arizona State University, later marrying in July 1991.</p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”>’Kimberli loved the outdoors where she enjoyed biking, skiing, and hiking,’ the obituary continued.</p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”>’She fell in love with Big Sky, Montana and for the past three years made it her home. Her heart was as big as the outdoors.</p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”>’She was always looking for opportunities to serve and assist those in need, particularly children.’</p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”>A statement released by Bozeman Health said the community were ‘incredibly saddened to have heard the news.’</p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”>’Bozeman Health extends our condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of Dr. Jason Jones and Kimberli Jones,’ the statement continued.</p><div class=”artSplitter mol-img-group” style=”style”> <div class=”mol-img”> <div class=”image-wrap”> <img id=”i-f99c91387f4e3a59″ src=”data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7″ data-src=”https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/10/28/00/63917897-11362283-image-a-7_1666914292206.jpg” height=”357″ width=”634″ alt=”Pictured: the couple’s driveway where Jason Jones was found dead” class=”blkBorder img-share” style=”max-width:100%” /> </div> <noscript> <img id=”i-f99c91387f4e3a59″ src=”https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/10/28/00/63917897-11362283-image-a-7_1666914292206.jpg” height=”357″ width=”634″ alt=”Pictured: the couple’s driveway where Jason Jones was found dead” class=”blkBorder img-share”/> </noscript> </div> <p class=”imageCaption”>Pictured: the couple’s driveway where Jason Jones was found dead</p></div><div class=”artSplitter mol-img-group” style=”style”> <div class=”mol-img”> <div class=”image-wrap”> <img id=”i-7e6198bf929ba46c” src=”data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7″ data-src=”https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/10/28/01/63929005-11362283-image-a-8_1666915409445.jpg” height=”476″ width=”634″ alt=”Police became aware of another body near the Hyalite reservoir (pictured) 30 miles from the scene, which was later identified as Kimberli Jones – she was found dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound” class=”blkBorder img-share” style=”max-width:100%” /> </div> <noscript> <img id=”i-7e6198bf929ba46c” src=”https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/10/28/01/63929005-11362283-image-a-8_1666915409445.jpg” height=”476″ width=”634″ alt=”Police became aware of another body near the Hyalite reservoir (pictured) 30 miles from the scene, which was later identified as Kimberli Jones – she was found dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound” class=”blkBorder img-share”/> </noscript> </div> <p class=”imageCaption”>Police became aware of another body near the Hyalite reservoir (pictured) 30 miles from the scene, which was later identified as Kimberli Jones – she was found dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound</p></div><div class=”artSplitter mol-img-group” style=”style”> <div class=”mol-img”> <div class=”image-wrap”> <img id=”i-f3f5c33154bb06f8″ src=”data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7″ data-src=”https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/10/27/19/63917869-11362283-image-a-50_1666896241240.jpg” height=”299″ width=”634″ alt=”As authorities continue to investigate, family and friends are mourning the loss of the couple who worked at Bozeman Health” class=”blkBorder img-share” style=”max-width:100%” /> </div> <noscript> <img id=”i-f3f5c33154bb06f8″ src=”https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/10/27/19/63917869-11362283-image-a-50_1666896241240.jpg” height=”299″ width=”634″ alt=”As authorities continue to investigate, family and friends are mourning the loss of the couple who worked at Bozeman Health” class=”blkBorder img-share”/> </noscript> </div> <p class=”imageCaption”>As authorities continue to investigate, family and friends are mourning the loss of the couple who worked at Bozeman Health</p></div><div class=”artSplitter mol-img-group mol-hidden-caption” style=”style”> <div class=”mol-img”> <div class=”image-wrap”> <img id=”i-23acd9307caea611″ src=”data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7″ data-src=”https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/10/27/19/63917873-11362283-image-a-49_1666896225822.jpg” height=”178″ width=”634″ alt=”” class=”blkBorder img-share” style=”max-width:100%” /> </div> <noscript> <img id=”i-23acd9307caea611″ src=”https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/10/27/19/63917873-11362283-image-a-49_1666896225822.jpg” height=”178″ width=”634″ alt=”” class=”blkBorder img-share”/> </noscript> </div> <p class=”imageCaption”></p></div><div class=”artSplitter mol-img-group” style=”style”> <div class=”mol-img”> <div class=”image-wrap”> <img id=”i-ec6ac1e51d5f1e69″ src=”data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7″ data-src=”https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/10/27/19/63918665-11362283-image-a-62_1666897047035.jpg” height=”846″ width=”634″ alt=”One of Jason Jones’ (right) colleagues at the Montana State University Clinic, Lindsey Manning (left), posted a tribute to him saying how he was an ‘integral part’ of their work family” class=”blkBorder img-share” style=”max-width:100%” /> </div> <noscript> <img id=”i-ec6ac1e51d5f1e69″ src=”https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/10/27/19/63918665-11362283-image-a-62_1666897047035.jpg” height=”846″ width=”634″ alt=”One of Jason Jones’ (right) colleagues at the Montana State University Clinic, Lindsey Manning (left), posted a tribute to him saying how he was an ‘integral part’ of their work family” class=”blkBorder img-share”/> </noscript> </div> <p class=”imageCaption”>One of Jason Jones’ (right) colleagues at the Montana State University Clinic, Lindsey Manning (left), posted a tribute to him saying how he was an ‘integral part’ of their work family</p></div><div class=”artSplitter mol-img-group” style=”style”> <div class=”mol-img” style=”height: auto;”> <div class=”image-wrap”> <img id=”i-c1739587e501fbfb” src=”data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7″ data-src=”https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/10/27/19/63917877-11362283-image-a-55_1666896301491.jpg” height=”154″ width=”634″ alt=”Family were shocked by the news, in particular Jason Jones’ brother who posted a tribute to the Trevor Browne TGBHS Alumni page” class=”blkBorder img-share” style=”max-width:100%” /> </div> <noscript> <img id=”i-c1739587e501fbfb” src=”https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/10/27/19/63917877-11362283-image-a-55_1666896301491.jpg” height=”154″ width=”634″ alt=”Family were shocked by the news, in particular Jason Jones’ brother who posted a tribute to the Trevor Browne TGBHS Alumni page” class=”blkBorder img-share”/> </noscript> </div> <p class=”imageCaption”>Family were shocked by the news, in particular Jason Jones’ brother who posted a tribute to the Trevor Browne TGBHS Alumni page</p></div><div class=”moduleFull mol-video”><div><div itemprop=”video” itemscope=”itemscope” itemtype=”http://schema.org/VideoObject”><meta content=”Gallatin police address murder suicide of Montana husband and wife” itemprop=”name” /><meta content=”PT01M21S” itemprop=”duration” 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him on Facebook saying how he was an ‘integral part’ of their work family.</p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”>’He showed up in his cowboy boots and a big silver belt buckle, he came from AZ but was looking very MT and I remember thinking, ‘this guy is awesome,’ she wrote in a post.</p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”>’I introduced myself and after chatting for only a few short minutes I knew my initial impression of him was correct; he was in fact awesome.’</p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”>Jason Jones’ colleague went on to describe the doctor as a ‘health nut’ who told the best stories about his time growing up and during college.</p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”>’He was laid back and was always up for a laugh or joke. He had an infectious smile and was such a warm personality to be around,’ she continued.</p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”>Family were shocked by the news, in particular Jason Jones’ brother who posted a tribute to the Trevor Browne TGBHS Alumni page which said he’d just seen his sibling the weekend prior to the incident.</p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”>’Thankfully we had the opportunity to see him when he was in town this past weekend,’ he wrote.</p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”>’We could have never imagined it would be for the last time or that he would die by being shot to death by his wife just days later. Total nightmare.’</p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”>An autopsy is being conducted as investigations into the matter continue.</p></div></html>