At approximately 8:40 PM on April 9th, 911 dispatchers received multiple calls from community members reporting sounds resembling gunshots in the vicinity of 11th St S and 4th Ave S. Officers from the Great Falls Police Department were dispatched to investigate.
Officers conducted an investigation for several hours, which included flying a drone over the area, gathering evidence, and interviewing witnesses and individuals involved. The Cascade County Sheriff’s Office deputies assisted by searching for two juveniles suspected to be associated with the shooting.
Officers confirmed in a press release that a 16-year-old male sustained a minor foot injury, likely caused by a bullet. The victim received care at Benefis Emergency Department and was subsequently released. Additionally, officers located two vehicles that showed fresh damage consistent with bullet strikes.
The individuals involved in the incident have been identified, and it is believed to be an isolated occurrence rather than a random act of violence. Current findings suggest that the incident stemmed from a conflict among a group of juveniles who are familiar with one another.
The investigation is ongoing. Due to the ages of those involved, no further information regarding the investigation is expected to be released to the public.
Author: Karen Anderson
Karen is the Editor-in-Chief overseeing all news operations at Foxys Publishing Co. She also loves photography and spending time with her dogs.
