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Billings police and Montana Highway Patrol were called to an incident where someone allegedly had a gun. The incident was already over and police chased a vehicle driven by Curtis Bean Yellowtail because it matched the description. Police aggressively chased the vehicle and disabled it with stop sticks. The man allegedly exited the vehicle with an unspecified weapon and police shot and killed him.

https://www.ktvq.com/news/crime-watch/billings-man-killed-by-police-officers-identified

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https://www.kulr8.com/news/name-of-man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-billings-released/article_e983499a-db5d-11ec-93c2-5fcf97498c17.html

https://www.ktvq.com/news/crime-watch/billings-man-killed-by-police-officers-identified

Erika Dawn Coy-Miller was a bystander on the road when police chased a fleeing vehicle into her path, killing her.

https://www.kctv5.com/2022/03/24/truman-prospect-closed-due-fatal-crash/ charges

Cascade County deputies executed a search for open warrants, claim that Travis Sipes pulled a gun and shot and killed him.

https://www.montanarightnow.com/great-falls/man-shot-by-cascade-county-sheriffs-deputy-identified/article_9abfde20-a7c5-11ec-b845-a3d6234495f5.html

Billings PD responded to a report of a man walking outside with what appeared to be a handgun. Police arrived and saw the man point the gun at a vehicle and at other people outside. Police approached him and claim that he pointed the gun at them. They fired a number of shots and killed Raymond Dupree.

https://www.krtv.com/news/crime-and-courts/one-person-dead-in-shooting-a-involving-police-officer-in-billings

https://www.ktvq.com/news/crime-watch/chief-man-pointed-pellet-gun-at-billings-police-officer-before-he-was-fatally-shot

https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/man-shot-after-pointing-replica-gun-at-police-officer-idd

Boone County deputies were called for a vehicle stolen from a parking lot that had children inside. The man seem to realize this and did abandon the car quickly before fleeing on foot. Deputies were contacted when someone matching his description try to steal a second car. Police attempted to stop him and he drove away. He fled by vehicle and then on foot. Police that he “showed” a weapon. Police shot and killed him during the foot chase. He is believed to not have fired any shots.

https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/suspect-killed-after-car-chase-leads-to-shots-fired-in-columbia/article_4d4e02bd-ee8c-58fb-8221-5597ce4107b0.html

https://www.komu.com/news/midmissourinews/suspect-killed-after-car-chase-leads-to-shots-fired-in-columbia/article_962a5c10-8cee-11ec-bafb-b35aeaf33257.html

https://abc17news.com/top-stories/2022/02/14/family-of-blain-johnson-wants-answers-to-what-happened-in-deputy-involved-shooting/

On December 2, 2021, Arlin Duane Bordeaux was shot and killed by an officer from the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation in Lame Deer, Montana. The FBI handled the investigation but has withheld all details concerning the event.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:Fatalities: 1
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Last Update: 12/28/2024

1. https://www.krtv.com/news/montana-and-regional-news/authorities-identify-man-shot-and-killed-by-bia-officer
2. https://www.ktvq.com/news/crime-watch/authorities-release-name-of-lame-deer-man-killed-in-officer-shooting
3. https://www.ktvq.com/news/crime-watch/bia-officer-cleared-in-fatal-lame-deer-shooting
4. https://stevensonfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/arlin-duane-bordeaux-age-29-of-lame-deer/

On October 23, 2021, officers from the Fort Belknap Police Department attempted a traffic stop on Clayburn Elwood Grant in Hays, Montana and escalated a chase during it was reported that Grant displayed a weapon. Police shot and killed him. Grant's brother had also been killed by police in 2019.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:Fatalities: 1
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Last Update: 12/28/2024

1. https://www.krtv.com/news/montana-and-regional-news/hays-man-wielded-rifle-before-being-shot-family-wants-justice
2. https://www.havredailynews.com/story/2021/10/26/local/people-question-official-version-of-police-shooting-name-of-fatality-released/535940.html
3. https://www.facebook.com/NativeLivesTakenByPolice/posts/759015999603451/
4. https://hilinetoday.com/officer-involved-shooting-on-fort-belknap-indian-reservation/
5. https://www.wildernessfuneralhomes.com/obituary/Clayburn-Grant

On October 20, 2021, around 11:37 p.m., a Missoula Police Department officer observed a white Honda Civic speeding at approximately 60 to 70 mph in a 25-mph zone. An attempt to stop the vehicle led to a pursuit after the driver, Kemari D. Parks, aged 20, made a quick turn and initially evaded the officer. The vehicle was later spotted, and as police approached, Parks accelerated through a parking lot, with a second person, J.M., in the passenger seat. Police continue to chase including into oncoming traffic and through red lights, until Parks crashed into a parked car, leading to further collisions. J.M., the passenger, died in the crash.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:Fatalities: 1
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Last Update: 12/28/2024

1. https://www.kpax.com/news/crime-and-courts/man-facing-charges-after-crash-kills-his-passenger
2. https://www.krtv.com/news/crime-and-courts/man-charged-with-vehicular-homicide-while-dui
3. https://www.missouladailynews.com/investigation-underway-after-a-man-died-following-a-police-chase/
4. https://www.missouladailynews.com/investigation-underway-after-a-man-died-following-a-police-chase/
5. https://www.missouladailynews.com/investigation-underway-after-a-man-died-following-a-police-chase/

On August 29, 2021, at around 5:30 p.m., deputies from the Missoula County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to Southside Road, west of Missoula, following reports of a disturbance. Johnny Lee Perry II was allegedly involved, swinging a machete and making threats. Deputies fired less-lethal options and then opened fire, killing him.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:Fatalities: 1
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Last Update: 12/28/2024

1. https://www.krtv.com/news/crime-and-courts/not-guilty-verdict-in-the-deadly-shooting-of-a-suspect-by-sheriffs-deputy
2. https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/missoula-deputy-cleared-in-killing-of-man-with-machete
3. https://www.kpax.com/missoula-coroners-inquest-jury-returns-verdict-in-fatal-officer-involved-shooting
4. https://apnews.com/article/shootings-race-and-ethnicity-montana-missoula-259f7c7f7f408b05f6047164e590268b
5. https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/coroners-inquest-fatal-officer-involved-shooting-justified

On August 12, 2021, a Missoula Police Department officer attempted a traffic stop on Brendon T. Galbreath, believed to be driving under the influence. Galbreath fled, initiating a high-speed chase through Missoula, ignoring traffic signals. After the pursuit ended, Galbreath allegedly drew a handgun and fired. Although the officer returned fire, Galbreath ultimately died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. A subsequent jury trial cleared the officer of any criminal responsibility in the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:Fatalities: 1
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Last Update: 12/28/2024

• https://www.kpax.com/news/montana-and-regional-news/missoula-jury-clears-officer-in-fatal-shooting-of-brendon-galbreath
• https://www.missoulian.com/news/local/missoula-police-officer-cleared-in-fatal-shooting-of-brendon-galbreath/article_3a1a1b8e-bb8b-11ec-8b8b-3b8b8b8b8b8b.html
• https://www.krtv.com/news/montana-and-regional-news/missoula-police-officer-cleared-in-fatal-shooting-of-brendon-galbreath
• https://www.montanafreepress.org/2022/05/02/missoula-police-not-criminally-responsible-for-galbreaths-death-jury-finds/
• https://www.kpax.com/news/montana-and-regional-news/missoula-jury-clears-officer-in-fatal-shooting-of-brendon-galbreath

On July 15, 2021, around 12:30 a.m., officers were dispatched to a domestic disturbance in Great Falls where they discovered one person dead. Xavier Vern Hutt had allegedly taken a hostage and fled, leading to a multi-agency car chase that concluded around 6:20 a.m. in the Cascadilla area of Flathead County, roughly 175 miles from Great Falls. Police shot and killed Hutt at the scene, though details surrounding the circumstances of his death were withheld by authorities.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:Fatalities: 1
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Last Update: 12/28/2024

• https://apnews.com/article/shootings-homicide-964ce1078a142e3168487c6600e8a5b0
• https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/missoula-man-arrested-for-homicide-kidnapping
• https://flatheadbeacon.com/2021/07/19/officials-identify-suspect-victim-in-homicide-abduction/
• https://www.krtv.com/news/crime-and-courts/great-falls-murder-victim-and-suspect
• https://theelectricgf.com/2021/07/19/gfpd-identifies-victim-suspect-in-homicide-kidnapping-incident/

On May 5, 2021, Matthew Robert Long barricaded himself inside his residence in Corvallis, Montana. After approximately 58 hours, authorities used a robot to enter the home, where they found Long dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:Fatalities: 1
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Last Update: 12/28/2024

1. https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/standoff-with-armed-man-ends-in-corvallis
2. https://www.kpax.com/news/ravalli-county/standoff-with-law-enforcement-underway-in-corvallis
3. https://www.facebook.com/NBCMontana/posts/missoula-mont-the-ravalli-county-sheriff-reports-that-the-standoff-with-a-man-ba/4258459390832092/

On April 23, 2021, Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office deputies, alongside a SWAT team, responded to a standoff situation involving 26-year-old Michael Lee McClure in Billings, Montana. The incident began in the late afternoon after McClure barricaded himself inside a residence on Ridgewood Lane South. Law enforcement initiated a standoff that lasted approximately nine hours.Deputies arrived at the scene following reports of an armed individual threatening others. McClure refused to exit the residence or surrender, prompting the deployment of the Yellowstone County SWAT team.
A tactical robot was deployed and multiple drones equipped with thermal imaging and cameras were deployed. SWAT officers fired tear gas and other chemical irritants into the residence to encourage McClure to exit and to limit his ability to maneuver within the house.At approximately 11:00 p.m., SWAT officers breached the residence using a combination of ballistic shields, breaching tools, and tactical flashbangs to disorient McClure. Upon reaching the attic, they encountered McClure, who reportedly charged at officers while attempting to flee.Police engaged in a shootout with him and killed him.

https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/standoff-with-armed-man-ends-in-corvallis
https://www.krtv.com/news/montana-and-regional-news/standoff-in-corvallis-ends-suspect-found-dead
https://www.missoulian.com/news/local/standoff-in-corvallis-ends-suspect-found-dead/article_3a1a1b8e-bb8b-11ec-8b8b-3b8b8b8b8b8b.html

On April 15, 2021, police conducted a welfare check at 1:16 p.m. where they discovered a 64-year-old woman deceased from strangulation and multiple blunt force injuries. Two individuals, Henry Porter, 22, and Erika Miller, 28, were identified for questioning in connection with this death. Later that evening, around 10:30 p.m., the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office, along with other agencies, pursued the vehicle associated with these individuals. After the vehicle was stopped near the intersection of Highway 287 and Highway 191, Porter and Miller fled on foot into a wooded area. Shortly thereafter, two gunshots were heard, and both were later found dead near Duck Creek.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:Fatalities: 2
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Last Update: 12/28/2024

1. https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/standoff-with-armed-man-ends-in-corvallis
2. https://www.krtv.com/news/montana-and-regional-news/standoff-in-corvallis-ends-suspect-found-dead
3. https://www.missoulian.com/news/local/standoff-in-corvallis-ends-suspect-found-dead/article_3a1a1b8e-bb8b-11ec-8b8b-3b8b8b8b8b8b.html
4. https://www.kpax.com/news/montana-and-regional-news/standoff-in-corvallis-ends-suspect-found-dead
5. https://www.kpax.com/news/montana-and-regional-news/standoff-in-corvallis-ends-suspect-found-dead

On April 15, 2021, during a welfare check at 1:16 p.m., police found a 64-year-old woman dead from strangulation and multiple blunt force injuries. Two individuals, Henry Porter, 22, and Erika Miller, 28, were identified for questioning. Later that evening, around 10:30 p.m., the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office, along with other agencies, pursued the vehicle associated with these individuals. After the vehicle was stopped near the intersection of Highway 287 and Highway 191, Porter and Miller fled on foot into a wooded area. Shortly thereafter, two gunshots were heard, and both were later found dead near Duck Creek.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:Fatalities: 2
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Last Update: 12/28/2024

1. https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/standoff-with-armed-man-ends-in-corvallis
2. https://www.krtv.com/news/montana-and-regional-news/standoff-in-corvallis-ends-suspect-found-dead
3. https://www.missoulian.com/news/local/standoff-in-corvallis-ends-suspect-found-dead/article_3a1a1b8e-bb8b-11ec-8b8b-3b8b8b8b8b8b.html
4. https://www.kpax.com/news/montana-and-regional-news/standoff-in-corvallis-ends-suspect-found-dead
5. https://www.kpax.com/news/montana-and-regional-news/standoff-in-corvallis-ends-suspect-found-dead

On March 23, 2021, the Montana Highway Patrol attempted to stop Christopher Eric Cook near Laurel, but he fled along Interstate 90 into Stillwater County. The chase involved U.S. Marshals and the Stillwater County Sheriff's Office. Cook eventually stopped his vehicle around 11 a.m. near mile marker 399, leading to the closure of the westbound lanes. After exiting his vehicle, Cook reportedly walked away, turned towards law enforcement, and brandished a gun. Despite commands to surrender, he was shot and killed by two deputies.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:Fatalities: 1
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Last Update: 12/28/2024

1. https://flatheadbeacon.com/2021/03/25/suspect-in-georgia-stalking-intimidation-shot-in-montana/
2. https://www.ktvq.com/news/crime-watch/man-killed-by-us-marshals-near-columbus-following-pursuit-idd
3. https://www.krtv.com/news/crime-and-courts/georgia-fugitive-killed-by-us-marshals-in-montana-has-been-identified
4. https://www.wjcl.com/article/authorities-in-montana-shoot-and-kill-georgia-man-accused-of-stalking-and-intimidation/35937205
5. https://gbi.georgia.gov/news/2022-05-20/2021-officer-involved-shootings

On February 26, 2021, Kalispell Police responded to reports of a red SUV ramming multiple vehicles. The vehicle was found unoccupied at a gas station. Isaiah Strong allegedly assaulted Officer Brady Gray inside the gas station after emerging from the bathroom, using a wooden object to strike her. He then attacked another individual in the store before assaulting the officer again, hitting her in the upper body and head. Following this second assault, Officer Gray opened fire, killing Strong, while also shooting and injuring an uninvolved person in the store with police bullets.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:Fatalities: 1
Injuries: 1 uninvolved person
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Last Update: 12/28/2024

https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/1-dead-after-officer-assaulted-in-kalispell
https://www.krtv.com/news/montana-and-regional-news/new-details-about-the-shooting-of-a-suspect-by-a-police-officer-in-kalispell
https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2021/mar/05/police-shooting-victim-accused-stalking-woman/
https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2021/mar/01/victim-officer-involved-shooting-kalispell-identif/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_killings_by_law_enforcement_officers_in_the_United_States,_February_2021

On January 25, 2021, at around 7 p.m., a trooper from the Montana Highway Patrol conducted a traffic stop at MT-35 and Turtle Mountain Road in Creston. Upon approaching the vehicle, the trooper identified that the driver, Mark Johnston Parker, was in possession of a weapon. During the interaction, the trooper used a Taser during the critical incident. Parker shot and killed himself after the attack.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:Fatalities: 1
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Last Update: 12/28/2024

1. https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2021/jan/28/highway-patrol-ids-man-who-died-following-traffic-/
2. https://www.kpax.com/news/local-news/flathead-county/man-who-died-following-flathead-valley-shooting-incident-idd
3. https://www.facebook.com/montanahighwaypatrol/posts/3597996546957824/
4. https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/mt/kalispell/mark-parker-12193499
5. https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/19781801/Mark-J-Parker/Kalispell/Montana/Darlington-Cremation-and-Burial-Service