(UPDATE, 6:38 pm) The GFPD says the incident has been resolved. There were no injuries, officers have cleared the scene, and traffic is flowing normally.
This incident originated with a 911 call regarding a situation occurring in the 1400 block of Third Avenue South at about 2:20 pm, when a person reported a possible assault via threat with weapons.
Officers learned the suspects ran through Kranz Park on the 300 block of 16th Street South.
At about 3 pm, police officers and members of the US Marshals Service Violent Offender Task Force believed they had suspects contained within a residence in the 100 block of 16th Street South.
Officers ordered people inside the home to come out, and several people complied - but police believed a suspect remained inside.
The Central Montana High Risk Unit (CMHRU), comprised of GFPD officers and Cascade County Sheriff/Coroner's Office deputies, was called to the scene.
While the CMHRU was on scene, the suspect came out of the the residence and was arrested for outstanding warrants. The name of the suspect has not been released.
We will update you if we get more information.
(UPDATE, 5:12 pm) The Great Falls Police Department says that there is a "large police presence" near the 100 block of 16th Street South.
The GFPD asks that people avoid this area if possible, and follow instructions of officers if you live in the vicinity.
The "shelter in place" at Great Falls High School was ordered due to police investigating an assault that happened along the 1400 block of Third Avenue South.
The investigation has now led GFPD officers to an address along the 100 block of 16th Street South.
The GFPD noted that the assault was not associated with GFHS.
Police said in a news release at 4:30 pm that the order was done out of caution as the assault happened "relatively close" to the GFHS campus.
We will update you if we get more information.
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(1st REPORT, 2:56 pm) Great Falls High School briefly implemented "shelter in place" procedures on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.
Great Falls Public Schools (GFPS) said in a news release at 2:51 p.m. that it happened at about 2:30 p.m.
The brief order was due to law enforcement activity near the school," but no details have been provided.
All staff and students are safe, and the order was implemented as a precaution.
Students will be dismissed on time today, and are advised to avoid going near any police activity in the vicinity of the school.
We will update you if we get more information.
