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Barricaded standoff in Billings ends peacefully

Billings, Montana – Barricaded standoff in Billings ended with a peaceful resolution on Wednesday afternoon.

According to Billings Police Lt. Brandon Wooley, the standoff started at 12:54 p.m. in the 700 block of Thicket Lane.

Swat officers, Yellowstone County sheriff’s deputies and Billings police responded at the scene.

An investigation of a crime involving assault with a weapon brought officers at the scene on Tuesday night.

The SWAT team made a conversation with the two men using a PA system.

The two men came out peacefully by 4 p.m. They were in their mid-20’s.

According to Wooley, potential charges will be considered after detectives complete the investigation

Identities of the men were not released.

Written by Paula Mattison

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