Bozeman police fatally shot a woman after de-escalation efforts failed when she picked up her gun.
On October 16, 2024, a woman was fatally shot by Bozeman police after threatening a family member with a handgun. Following a two-hour search, officers found her in a shopping center parking lot and engaged in nearly three hours of de-escalation efforts. The situation escalated when she picked up her gun again, prompting officers to fire, resulting in her death. No officers were injured, and an independent investigation is underway.
October 17, 2024
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