GREAT FALLS, Mont. (NMB) – Detectives with the Great Falls Police Department, FBI agents, the U.S. Marshall’s Office and detectives with the Cascade County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a multiple victims homicide.
Just after 2 AM Tuesday, emergency dispatchers received a 911 call requesting medical assistance to the Emerald Casino. Officers and paramedics responded to find three victims deceased inside the casino. A fourth victim was found a short time later at Benefis Hospital and is recovering from his injuries.
At about 5:45 AM, law enforcement encountered the suspect near an elementary school. Gunshots were fired and the suspect, who was armed, was fatally wounded.
There is no danger to the public. This is a complex investigation and community members may see a police presence in the area for the next several days.
