In the early morning hours of Thursday, July 7, 2022, Bozeman Police Department and the Gallatin County Coroner’s Office investigated a homicide that occurred on the 4200 block of Brenden Street. The victim was identified as 19-year-old Lesman Joan Escobar-Andara. Lesman had been stabbed repeatedly and succumbed to his injuries. Cause of death was determined to be sharp force injuries to the chest and the manner was ruled a homicide.

Our deepest condolences go to the family and friends of Lesman Joan Escobar-Andara.

Beker Cuelho, Chief Deputy Coroner
Benjamin Burtch, Deputy Coroner