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Anaconda law enforcement investigating shooting

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Posted at 6:41 AM, Aug 17, 2021
and last updated 2021-08-17 08:41:36-04

Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Law Enforcement Center is asking for help from the public regarding a shooting that occurred last week.

According to a social media post, on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, a vehicle was following a truck at around 11:15 pm traveling west on the 1000 block of East 4th Street.

This vehicle was described as possibly being a light-colored SUV. The driver of the truck fired several rounds out of a high-powered rifle, with three rounds hitting an occupied home.

Officials have been unable to locate this witness and would like to talk with the occupants of this vehicle to see if they have any information that could help.

Please contact Det. Staley at 406-490-5269 if you have any information.