CITY OF MISSOULA

POLICE DEPARTMENT
Public Information Office

NEWS RELEASE
Date: April 14th, 2023
Contact: Officer Whitney Bennett
Phone: 406-552-6290
E-Mail: bennettw@ci.missoula.mt.us

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Missoula, MT April 13th, 2023 - The City of Missoula Police Department investigated a social media post that
was sent and observed amongst students. The video indicated that an unknown juvenile male was in
possession of a firearm.

The Missoula Police School Resource Officer assigned to Hellgate High School was made aware of the video
and investigated the potential threat with incomplete information. Due to the nature of the video, numerous
Missoula Police Officers responded to the High School.

On-scene investigation determined the suspect was not a Hellgate Student and the video occurred at a
location off-campus. There were no direct threats made towards any students or staff.

Shortly after the investigation started, Missoula Police Officers located and arrested the suspect, a 16-year-old
male, in the 900 block of Cregg Lane. A firearm was located and recovered from the location.

The Detective Division completed their investigation, and the juvenile male was charged with Violation of
Conditions of Release, Carrying a Concealed Weapon, Tampering with Evidence, and Possession of a Stolen
Firearm.

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