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A high-stakes homicide trial in Missoula County centers on Ronald James Duggin, accused of shooting and killing Jeremiah Marker in November 2023. The jury must decide if Duggin’s actions were self-defense—or if he fired first without justification. Prosecutors argue there’s no evidence Marker’s girlfriend was in danger and that Duggin reacted without understanding the situation. The defense counters with witness testimony, ballistics, and Duggin’s own account, including his girlfriend’s testimony, to prove he reasonably believed Marker was attacking her. With the trial set to run through August 14th, the outcome hinges on whether jurors believe Duggin’s perception of imminent threat was valid.

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