An active shooter situation is underway at Big Bear Sports Center in Billings.
Captain Kevin Iffland with the Billings Police Department told kulr8, a person used a vehicle to break into the front doors of Big Bear.
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Capt. Iffland says that person has fired shots toward officers out of the building. Officers are attempting to negotiate with that individual, but have had minimal contact from them.
Capt. Iffland confirms they did use a flash bang to help contain the situation.
He says right now they do not have a visual on the suspect. At this time police does not know of anyone else in the building.
They are trying to minimize as many shots coming out of the building as possible by parking their B.E.A.R. vehicle and other large vehicles in front of the doors.
At this time, no one has been hurt and all officers are okay right now.
Police are asking everyone to stay away from the area.