BELGRADE — A Belgrade Police officer is hospitalized in stable condition after responding to a disturbance report on Crockett Street in Belgrade on Monday evening.
According to a news release, officers had responded to the report shortly after 5:15 p.m., when an officer-involved shooting occurred.
One officer sustained a gunshot wound and was taken to the local hospital.
The suspect involved in the incident is deceased.
Belgrade Police Chief Dustin Lensing, there is no ongoing threat to the public, the scene has been secured, and an investigation is underway.
Officials request that the public remain clear of the area while the investigation continues.
The investigation is being handled by the Montana Department of Justice.
