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Sheriff's Deputy Shoots During Chase After Driver Hits Home Near Clinton
The deputy fired after the suspect tried to ram a patrol car during a chase with speeds over 80 mph; the suspect was arrested without further incident.
- On Saturday morning, a Missoula County Sheriff's deputy discharged his duty weapon during a high-speed chase after a pickup struck a Clinton-area home and the driver attempted to ram a patrol vehicle.
- At speeds up to 80 mph, the truck struck spike strips on East Mullan Road but continued toward I-90, officials said.
- Residents first reported the crash around 6:05 a.m., and deputies located a white pickup at 6:22 a.m. on East Mullan Road; the male suspect was arrested at 6:46 a.m. at mile marker 119 on I-90.
- Officials said there is no ongoing public safety threat, asked residents to avoid the area, and noted a large law-enforcement presence remains as detectives investigate.
- The Missoula County Sheriff's Office said it continues to receive reports of property damage, and officials asked anyone with information to call 911 and view the PDF statement.
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Sheriff's deputy shoots during chase after driver hits home near Clinton
A Missoula County Sheriff's deputy fired his weapon during a high-speed chase Saturday morning after a pickup truck struck a home in the Clinton area and the driver attempted to ram a patrol vehicle.According to Missoula County Sheriff spokesperson Jeannette Smith the incident began around 6:05 a.m. when residents reported a vehicle had hit their home and fled the scene. The truck was spotted traveling eastbound on East Mullan Road, where deputi…
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