TX man accused of murder in ND oil patch shooting
WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) — A Texas man accused in a fatal shooting at a crew camp in the western North Dakota oil patch has been formally charged with murder, attempted murder and terrorizing.
Twenty-four-year-old Victor Lamont of Lufkin, Texas, is accused of killing 57-year-old Gerald Schild of Katy, Texas, and injuring 38-year-old Travis Lomax, of Fort Smith, Ark. Lomax was treated at a Minot hospital and released.
A judge on Wednesday set bond at $1 million or Lamont.
Authorities say the shooting happened late Saturday at the crew camp near Tioga. All three men were working for a Wisconsin-based pipeline company. Williams County Chief Deputy Verlan Kvande (KWAHN’-dee) tells the Forum newspaper that Lamont also is accused of threatening two other company workers.
Court documents do not list an attorney for Lamont.
