DOJ: Officer Fatally Shoots Suspect Who Threatened Bar Patrons with Gun in Philipsburg

DOJ: Officer fatally shoots suspect who threatened bar patrons with gun in Philipsburg

DOJ says no officers were injured during the incident and the officer involved in the shooting has been placed on administrative leave as an investigation proceeds.

Investigation underway after fatal shooting involving officers near Philipsburg

The Montana Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating a fatal shooting involving officers on Highway 1 near Philipsburg on Sunday, according to a press release from the Montana Attorney General's Office.The incident began around 4 p.m. when a suspect allegedly entered the Sunshine Station bar and threatened patrons with a gun before fleeing the scene.Deputies located the suspect, who led officers on a brief pursuit that ended on Highwa…

Officer-involved fatal shooting under investigation in Philipsburg

PHILIPSBURG, Mont. – The Montana Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating a fatal officer-involved incident that happened near Philipsburg on Montana Highway 1.

Suspect shot after allegedly pointing a gun at officers in Granite County

MISSOULA The Montana Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating a deadly shooting near Philipsburg on Sunday, February 8, 2026, according to a news release from the Montana Attorney General's Office.The incident began at around 4 p.m. when a person reportedly entered the Sunshine Station bar and threatened people with a gun before fleeing the scene.Deputies located the suspect, who led officers on a brief chase that ended on Highw…

Investigation underway into fatal shooting involving authorities near Philipsburg

The Montana Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting on Highway 1 near Philipsburg on Sunday, according to a press release from the Montana Attorney General's Office.The incident began around 4 p.m. when a suspect allegedly entered the Sunshine Station bar and threatened patrons with a gun before fleeing the scene. Deputies located the suspect, who led officers on a brief pursuit, that ended on Highwa…

Officer-involved shooting in Commerce under investigation

COMMERCE, Texas — A man was shot by police after officers responded to a report of an armed individual in Commerce, Texas, early this morning.