BILLINGS — Police are investigating a suspected homicide on the south side of Billings that happened on Friday, May 16, 2025.
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Officers discovered the body of a 51-year-old man just after 10 p.m. in the alley near the intersection of Adams Street and Roosevelt Avenue.
The man appeared to have sustained stab wounds and blunt-force injuries, according to police.
The victim's identity has not yet been publicly released, and police are continuing to investigate.
The incident, which unfolded behind several nearby homes and not far from Riverside Middle School, raised alarm and left many residents feeling unsafe and deeply unsettled.
“I'm very afraid to live here,” said Jane Bangart, who lives in the area. “It's really frightening. I don't walk around here at all. I stay in my house, keep the door locked.”
For many, the crime has heightened concerns regarding neighborhood safety, particularly in areas like the South Side that some residents feel are neglected.
“It's scary," said Shane. "It's not even 500 feet from (our) front door."
Kristin Snider, another Billings resident, said she has become increasingly cautious in recent years, voicing concerns about walking in certain areas, especially alleyways.
“Pretty much anywhere you just have to be aware of your surroundings more than you used to," said Snider. "We used to just go everywhere and not think about it twice, but now you kind of just have to.”
