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Billings Police investigating early morning shooting

Posted at 11:03 AM, Nov 04, 2018
and last updated 2018-11-04 13:03:38-05

Crime Watch

The Billings Police Department is investigating after one man went to the hospital following a shooting in Billings early Sunday morning.

The incident happened in an area near 8th Street West and Terry Avenue just before 3 a.m.

A 55-year-old white man from Roundup called 911 after he had been shot.

The victim had a single gunshot wound to the hip and pelvic area, according to the Billings Police Department.

Officers interviewed people in a nearby house where the victim said the shooting occurred.

Police also found a shattered storm door, bullet holes, blood, and shell casings.

It appears the suspect shot several times at the victim from inside a parked vehicle.

The suspect is described as a teenage Hispanic male. Police believe drugs are involved.

The victim is in stable condition.

We will update you with any new information.

-Reported by David Jay/MTN News