UPDATE: FEB. 4 AT 4 A.M.
After two days, Park County Sheriff Brad Bichler said the armed standoff at View Vista came to an end. According to the Park County Sheriff s Office (PCSO), Marfuta was wounded by law enforcement.Â
Law enforcement spent two days trying to convince Marfuta to surrender. These types of incidents are rate but high risk to the subject, to Law Enforcement and to the public, Bichler said. I appreciate the communities support and understanding. It allowed us to use time to our advantage. Unfortunately, Mr. Marfuta made the decision several times to try and shoot us. When Deputies feel there is an immediate threat to themselves or the public they have a duty to stop that threat.
Armed standoff continues in Livingston
Will Barrett / MTN News
and last updated 2021-02-03 09:48:17-05
LIVINGSTON â An armed standoff in Livingston continues Wednesday morning, causing the cancellation of classes at schools in the area and the evacuation of some residents.
The Park County Sheriff s Office said in a news release that deputies attempted to serve a court-ordered eviction around 1:50 p.m. on Tuesday to 49-year-old Michael Marfuta.
Deputies attempted to serve the eviction while Marfuta was away from the residence. He fled and later confronted the deputies with a knife back at his residence. Livingston Police arrived on scene to assist in securing the area and negotiating a peaceful resolution with Marfuta.