BALLANTINE — UPDATE: In a press release Saturday afternoon, the Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office has determined the death of a man found in the Tiger Town Motel in Ballantine to be a homicide.
Sheriff Mike Linder stated that they do not believe there is a public safety issue.
They stated that they also believe this is an isolated incident, and that the parties involved have a connection.
YCSO is not releasing any further details at this time.
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Yellowstone County Sheriff’s Office investigators are at the Tiger Town Motel in Ballantine, investigating a suspicious death.
Sheriff Mike Linder stated in a press release that an adult male was found deceased in a room at the motel and Detectives are investigating.
Deputies responded to the room at approximately 3:30 Saturday morning and found the man, already deceased.
At this time, investigators are applying for a search warrant to continue the investigation.
No other information regarding identification or details of the investigation are being released at this time.
