BILLINGS — Billings police say an officer shot and injured a person who drew a gun on officers during a late night disturbance on the 1800 block of 6th Street West.
Police said on Twitter the initial incident report came in around 11 p.m. Friday and started as a disturbance between a female and the suspect, a 22-year-old man from Billings.
Police said the suspect was non-compliant with officers and drew a firearm when an officer fired and struck the man.
The man was transported to a Billings hospital but no update on his condition was available
The investigation is ongoing. The Billings police chief will be providing more information at a press conference Monday.
22-55880 8/12/22 2308 hrs. Ofc Involved Shooting 1800 blk of 6th St W. Incident began as disturbance between the suspect and a female. Suspect drew firearm on officers. Officer fired and struck suspect. Suspect transported to local hospital. Investigation on-going.
— BillingsPD (@BillingsPD) August 13, 2022
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