Update 10:11 a.m. Thursday
Billings Clinic posted this information to its Facebook page Thursday morning:
There has been some confusion on social media and in local news outlets regarding an incident that took place last night. There was not a homicide on the Billings Clinic campus. While a victim did arrive at our Emergency Department in a personal vehicle, the incident itself did not happen here.
Law enforcement had a presence outside our Emergency Department last night as they conducted their investigation, which understandably raised questions and concerns. We want to reassure everyone that there was never any danger to our patients or staff and our operations have continued as normal.
A huge thank you to our Emergency Department teams for their incredible dedication and to our Security team for working alongside Billings Police to keep everyone safe and supported. We will continue to cooperate fully with the Billings Police Department as needed.
We appreciate our community’s trust and understanding.
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Update 8:05 a.m. Thursday
Billings police said the original scene has been identified in the area of the 700 block of Cook Avenue.
One person has been confirmed deceased, police said, and was transported to Billings Clinic by private vehicle.
A person of interest has been identified and located, and the investigation is ongoing. There is no threat to the public, police said.
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Orginal Report
BILLINGS - Billings police are investigating what they're calling a "possible homicide" Wednesday night in the parking lot of the emergency room at Billings Clinic.
Police were at the scene at 9:17 p.m.
The Billings Clinic ER remains open, and hospital officials are asking patients to use the east portion of the parking lot to access the ER.
Police and hospital staff will be on the scene to help.
This is a developing story. Check back for details.
