By Associated Press - Thursday, June 25, 2020

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) - Police in Billings are searching for a suspect following an officer-involved shooting early Thursday, Lt. Brandon Wooley said.

Officer Brett Hilde fired a gun at the suspect after the suspect pulled a gun on him during an altercation, said Police Chief Rich St. John.

Officers were called to a gas station at about 3:30 a.m. to a report that a customer had talked about how he “borrowed” the motorcycle he was riding and then left, The Billings Gazette reported.

Hilde spotted a man walking in the area. After a chase, Hilde tackled the man and tried to handcuff him as they scuffled. Hilde said he was reaching for his stun gun when the man pulled a semiautomatic gun, St. John said.

Hilde retreated, drew his service weapon and fired a shot that apparently did not hit the suspect, St. John said. Hilde suffered minor injuries in the fight that lasted about 30 seconds.

Police are still trying to identify and find the suspect, St. John said.

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