Coverage dated October 6, 2026

Billings police shoot, kill man who pointed gun at them

Headline from Montana Free Press

The man had been living in Billings for at least two years, police said. During that time, contact with police was “very limited,” but he had an “extensive violent history” from Florida, including burglary, weapons and sex crime charges.

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  1. Montana Free Press

    Billings police shoot, kill man who pointed gun at them (opens Montana Free Press)

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    The man had been living in Billings for at least two years, police said. During that time, contact with police was “very limited,” but he had an “extensive violent history” from Florida, including burglary, weapons and sex crime charges.

  2. Billings Gazette

    Billings police identify man killed by officer on South Side (opens Billings Gazette)

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    Michael Carr, armed with a handgun and knives, drew a gun on police, BPD interim Chief Shawn Mayo said during a press conference Wednesday, prompting Officer Nathan Finn to open fire.

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