officer has been shot and killed near the town of Three Forks.
Montana Department of Justice spokeswoman Judy Beck confirmed the killing on Wednesday evening, but could not provide additional details.
The Bozeman Police Department confirmed the shooting in a news release. The Gallatin County Sheriff's Office was expected to hold a news conference Wednesday evening.
The Bozeman Daily Chronicle reports that the Montana Highway
Patrol has closed several roads in the area.
KBZK-TV of Bozeman says scanner traffic indicates authorities
are looking for a blue or green Ford F250 pickup truck and a man
wearing blue jeans, a baseball cap and a tan jacket.
The news conference is scheduled for 6:45 Wednesday evening at the Three Forks City Hall.
KULR-8 News will have more details as they become available.
Officer Shot In Three Forks
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