Reward Offered In The Search For Wolf Point Shooting Suspect

Update: 10/1/25

From KRTV: The suspect, Ethan Murphy has been detained by law enforcement officers. No other information has been shared as of the update.

Suspect At Large In Wolf Point Shooting On Sunday September 28, 2025

On Sunday, September 28, 2025 one person was killed and another injured in the Albertson's parking lot at 415 Blaine Street in Wolf Point.

Here's What We Know From The Wolf Point Police Department

In a press release on their Facebook page, The Wolf Point Police Department divulged this information:

Incident Summary: On September 28, 2025, at approximately 8:40 PM, an officer from the Wolf Point Police Department responded to a reported shooting. Upon arrival, Officer Bushman discovered one deceased individual and another person with a gunshot wound. Officer Bushman provided immediate medical assistance to the injured individual until emergency medical services arrived, and the victim was transported to Trinity Hospital in Wolf Point. The names of the victims are being withheld pending notification of their families.
The suspect, Ethan Murphy, remains at large. Wolf Point residents are urged to shelter in place for their safety and to call 911 immediately if they see Ethan Murphy. Additional responding agencies included the Fort Peck Tribes Patrol and Criminal Investigation Unit, Wolf Point Fire Department, and Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office

The Shelter In Place order was lifted the morning of September 29, 2025. The names of the shooting victims are being held pending notification of their relatives.

Is There A Reward For the Arrest of Ethan Murphy?

Fort Peck Tribal Law Enforcement is offering a $1,000 reward for Ethan Murphy's apprehension.

If you know his location or any other pertinent information call the authorities immediately.

Sources: Indian Express, Wolf Point PD Facebook page, KRTV

U.S. Marshals Most Wanted in Montana. Have You Seen These Guys?

The US Marshals are the oldest federal law enforcement agency in the nation, founded in 1789. Over 3,500 deputy marshals and investigators currently work for the agency around the country, operating under the arm of the US Department of Justice. According to the US Marshals Service 2022 Fact Sheet, their duties include,

Protecting the federal judiciary, apprehending federal fugitives, managing and selling seized assets acquired by criminals through illegal activities, housing and transporting federal prisoners and operating the Witness Security Program.

The Montana district for the Marshals is headquartered in Billings and they frequently assist or lead local law enforcement agencies in the apprehension of fugitives across the state. Their Montana "Most Wanted" list includes these three men, who are wanted for various reasons. Read on.

Gallery Credit: Michael Foth

U.S. Marshal's Service's Most Wanted Fugitives

From the U.S. Marshal's Service, these are the 15 Most Wanted fugitives.

The following individuals are considered armed and dangerous. Do not attempt to apprehend any of these fugitives yourself.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the nearest United State Marshals Service District Office, the United State Marshals Service Communications Center at 1-800-336-0102, or submit a tip using USMS Tips.

Gallery Credit: Kolby Fedore, TSM