• One dead and one injured in "Serious Incident" at the Phoenix Apartments
  • Shooting took place in the early morning hours of June 9, 2025

Just Before 4 a.m. Officers Were Dispatched To The Phoenix Apartments

In the early morning hours of June 9, Great Falls police were sent out to the Phoenix Apartments, on 9th Avenue South and 18th Street due to gunshots.

When the police arrived at the apartment complex, they discovered the victims and secured the scene. The scene was secured with SWAT tactics like tear gas and flash bangs.

The video below is from The Great Falls Police Department on Facebook

Suspects Were Determined At The Phoenix And Negotiating Began

Some other residents of the Phoenix Apartments were pinpointed as suspects. There was some negotiating by the Central Montana High Risk Unit, and all suspects are now detained.

Victims Of The Incident In Great Falls Haven't Yet Been Identified

One victim was found dead at the scene. The other victim has been treated and released from Benefis.

Great Falls Has Had A Few Incidents Lately

On June 4, 2025, we had a stolen pickup that turned into a high speed chase then the guy starts shooting at people and the whole bizarre incident culminated in a car accident near Ike and Susan's. Catch up on the wild story from last week below.

Read More: High Speed Chase Ends In Car Wreck

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If you have any information on this morning's shooting at the Phoenix Apartments, get a hold of the GFPD at 406-727-7688 or use Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous.

Please avoid the area for the next few hours as law enforcement investigates.

We will update you on this story as it progresses.

Sources: GFPD, Montana Right Now, KRTV

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