UPDATE: 8:28 a.m. - November 14, 2024
A suspect is facing several charges following a Wednesday afternoon standoff with police in Missoula.
The Missoula Police Department reports a 39-year-old woman is being held on pending charges including assault with a weapon and partner family member assault.
The incident began at approximately 1 p.m. on Wednesday when MPD responded to the 1700 block of Cooley Street on a report of a disturbance involving a "sharp-edged weapon."
MPD notes an investigation is continuing and there is no threat to the public.
(second report: 5:30 p.m. - November 13, 2024)
Missoula police confirmed with KPAX that the suspect involved in the standoff had been taken into custody Wednesday evening.
Police on the scene tell us the person was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. MPD says the injuries were not life-threatening.
There is no longer a risk to the public.
This story will be updated once we receive additional information from MPD.
(first report: 3:08 p.m. - November 13, 2024)
The Missoula Police Department is advising the public to avoid the 1700 block of Cooley Street due to a standoff.
MPD spokesperson Whitney Bennett says at approximately 1 p.m., officers were dispatched following reports of a disturbance involving a "sharp-edged weapon."
Bennett said given the nature of the incident, the SWAT team was activated just before 2:30 p.m.
People are being asked to avoid the area to allow emergency personnel space to address the situation.
We will have additional information as it becomes available.
