BILLINGS - The Billings Police Department is investigating a shooting in the Heights.
Police said on a social media post published at 11:44 p.m. Monday that officers responded to a shooting outside 1225 Lake Elmo Dr.
A suspect and a victim both fled, police said. The victim was not immediately located and it was unclear if he was hit by gunfire.
The suspect was located a few blocks away in a vehicle and was taken into custody after a short standoff, police said.
No further information was released.
23-05294 Officers responded to a shooting outside of 1225 Lake Elmo Dr. Susp and Vic both fled. Victim has not been located, unknown if he was hit by gunfire. Suspect was located a few blocks away in a vehicle and was taken into custody after a short standoff. - LT Becker
— BillingsPD (@BillingsPD) January 24, 2023
