Missoula County

Early Morning Incidents

Missoula witnessed a series of concerning activities during the early hours, with multiple responses to disturbances, assaults, and medical emergencies. MPD handled a wave of early morning events, including two assaults with weapons in the Franklin to the Fort area. Instances of shoplifting and disturbances further complicated the night for residents in neighborhoods like Westside and Heart of Missoula.

Morning Developments

The morning continued with a diverse range of responses, from shots heard in South 39th Street to several welfare checks across Missoula. Notably, vandalism in Moose Can Gully and a parking/junk vehicle complaint in Grant Creek were promptly addressed by MPD. More severe incidents included a hit and run and a non-injury accident in Franklin to the Fort.

Afternoon Responses

By afternoon, urgent activities peaked with multiple structure fires in Franklin to the Fort, causing extensive deployments from MPD and fire services. Trespassing emerged as a recurrent theme, especially with two events in Captain John Mullan and Southgate Triangle. An injury accident on Captain John Mullan added to the day’s severity.

Evening Occurrences

The evening brought a mix of usual and unexpected issues; alongside medical assists, the community dealt with several instances of suspicious activities and needed person assistance spread across various locations in Missoula.