NEWS RELEASE November 1, 2026 Shooting Investigation - Location outside of Plains, Montana On October 31, 2026, at approximately 11:27 p.m., Sanders County 911 received a report of a disturbance involving shots fired at a residence on Prairie Lane in Plains, Montana. Upon arrival, responding law enforcement officers located two deceased individuals and a third individual suffering from serious gunshot injuries. Information was subsequently relayed to law enforcement regarding a possible suspect vehicle that had left the scene prior to officers' arrival. Hot Springs Police Chief Larsen located the vehicle in Hot Springs and took a suspect into custody without further incident. Based on the information currently available, there is no known ongoing threat to the community. Sanders County Sheriff's Office detectives are actively investigating the incident with assistance from Lake County. No names are being released at this time, pending notification of next of kin and further investigation. Additional information will be released as appropriate without compromising the ongoing investigation. Sheriff Shawn Fielders