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Father suspected in fatal shooting of 7-year-old son in Mineral Co.

Dascher allegedly also shot his 4-year-old son
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MISSOULA — The Mineral County Sheriff's Office has released the names of the victims of a fatal shooting that happened north of St. Regis on Saturday night.

The Sheriff's Office reports Anthony Dascher has been identified as the suspect in the fatal shooting of his 7-year-old son.

Dascher also allegedly shot his 4-year-old son who was flown to a hospital in Spokane and is now on life support.

Dascher was found dead on scene. Dascher is identified as an Oregon resident, though he was staying at a family residence north of St. Regis.

The woman who called 911 dispatch was Dascher's mother, according to law enforcement.