UPDATE: 5:14 p.m. - November 22, 2024
We are learning more information about what led to a Friday afternoon standoff in Midtown Missoula.
The Missoula Police Department responded to a report of a family disturbance in the 2300 block of Kemp Street shortly after 2:30 p.m.
Patrol officers arrived, secured the area and established a containment area.
Initial information indicated a firearm was in the home and was related to a mental health issue.
MPD spokeswoman Whitney Bennett says the gun wasn't fired "or used during the commission of the crime."
However, because of the nature of the situation, the SWAT team was called to the scene.
A 28-year-old man communicated with SWAT and voluntarily surrendered without further incident.
The man was taken into custody and charged with misdemeanor Partner Family Member Assault, a news release states.
A shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area shortly after 3 p.m. and was lifted once the situation was resolved.
(first report: 3:41 p.m. - November 22, 2024)
Law enforcement is on the scene of a standoff at a home in Midtown Missoula.
An armored vehicle can be seen near the home, which is the area on Kemp Street and South Avenue.
Expect numerous emergency vehicles and possible road closures in the area.
- Developing story, Check back for updates
