Community mourns the loss of the lover business owner

The Great Falls community resigns according to a tragic series of events on Sunday to the life of Sarah Bailey, a beloved tattoo artist and owner of Sparrows & Arrows tattoos in the Central Avenue. Sarah had quickly made a name for herself as a talented professional and as a pillar of the scene in the city center of small businesses.

James Rolin reports – clock:

Community mourns the loss of the lover business owner in Great Falls

“I met Sarah when she switched to Great if she moved and opened the tattoo salon for Central,” said Tony Peres, a long -time friend and client. “Not only was she good – she was a master of her craft. Powerful, grounded and without fear of being exactly what she was.”

A disorder became fatal

According to Lt. Matt Fleming from the Great Police Department of Great Falls reacted to a report on a report on a disturbance near the Roberts Apartments in 6th Street South.

An undesirable woman who was later identified as a Kelsey Staigmiller was excluded from the building and allegedly had problems for several residents.

Lt Matt Fleming (MTN News Photo)

“The first call was vague,” said Fleming. “Only that there was an unwanted woman on site. She did not live there, but tried to get back in.”

When the situation escalated, events took a disturbing turn.

“At some point during the disorder,” continued Fleming, “Staigmiller entered a vehicle that was driven by a local business owner – someone that she did not know. The car then raced irregularly. The owner of the vehicle suffered injuries that led tragically to her death.”

There was an argument between them in the vehicle, which led to the fact that the vehicle moved “very dangerous and unpredictable” than the two fought.

Bailey suffered injuries that led to her death; Your body was found near the crossing of the First Avenue North and the Fifth Street.

Suspect in custody

Staigmiller is currently being held in Missoula County for charges for the incident in Great Fall. Further fees can follow if detectives continue to collect evidence and eyewitness accounts.

“We received a lot of help from the public,” said Fleming. “Many people have seen the vehicle that left the area at high speed. Our detectives pursue eyewitnesses, and further details are passed on as soon as they are available.”

A community in shock

Business owners in the area described the scene as chaotic and deeply disturbing.

“At first people thought it was a hit-and-run,” said Grady Costello, owner of Fire Pizza nearby. “Then we heard that the police were already here, fire engines were here and they set up a scope. It all happened so quickly.” Costello said the trauma of the event left a traces in the city center.

Grady Costello (MTN News Photo)

“It regorates things in the right perspective,” he added. “But I am proud of how our team and the first aiders dealt. This community comes together in the crisis.”

Waiting for answers

From now on, the exact cause and kind of Bailey's death were not released.

“These provisions are hit in autopsy,” said Lt. Fleming. “This process is still pending.”

Memory of Sarah

Friends describe Sarah as violent, confident and compassionate – someone who made everyone get into their shop, feel welcome and strengthened.

“She was not intimidated by anything,” said Perez. “She knew who she was and she used her art to not only express herself, but also to help others express themselves.” The Great police department if, if necessary, everyone encourages you to report.

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In the course of the investigation, one thing remains certain: Sarah Bailey's presence and art has left a lasting impression on big falls – and her absence will be deeply noticeable.

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