Homeless man threatened to shoot front desk at hotel, Butte MT


A homeless man at the Best Western Plus Hotel threatened to shoot the front desk staff after showing a firearm. Police detained the man shortly after.
Audio|Source: Butte Silver Bow Police
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Transcript:
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Many of you start hitting down to the Best Western Plus Hotel.
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They had a homeless male that was on the ground.
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He was picking up cigarettes and management moved him along.
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However, there were some words that were exchanged and he whipped up his shirt and showed him a firearm.
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We're trying to get more information.
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It was called him by the front desk.
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However, the maintenance man is the one that dealt with his mail.
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As far as I know, he only has a green baseball cap on and he's carrying a green sleeping bag.
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This batch, (number withheld), I'll be out with him, the mall.
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(number withheld), I just took a second call.
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He threatened to shoot the front desk at the Best Western.
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Happy. That's (number withheld).
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(number withheld). One (number withheld).
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This mail will be detained and also with MHP 3 and 4.
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Location mentioned:
Silver Bow County, Butte, MT
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