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 in Livingston comes to an end
Gaby Krevat / MTN News
and last updated 2021-02-04 10:34:32-05
(This story has been updated, 6:34 a.m. MDT, 02/04/2021)
LIVINGSTON â The Park County Sheriff s Office reported that the armed standoff with 49-year-old Michael Marfuta in Livingston came to an end late Wednesday night.
The Sheriff s Office said in a press release the standoff at the View Vista trailer court came to an end around 10 p.m. Wednesday.
Marfuta was wounded after shooting at law enforcement, according to the release. Park County Sheriff Brad Bichler said Marfuta made the decision several times to try and shoot us over the course of the standoff that began Tuesday afternoon.
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Law enforcement: very tense situation at Livingston trailer court
Will Barrett / MTN News
and last updated 2021-02-03 00:56:27-05
(UPDATE, 9:45 pm) Several Livingston schools have canceled classes on Wednesday due to an armed, barricaded suspect at the View Vista trailer court in Livingston.
According to a Livingston School District update, there will be no school at Eastside Elementary School, Sleeping Giant Middle School, and Park High School on Wednesday, including online schooling. Washington Elementary School and Winans Elementary School will remain open on Wednesday, and buses will run as usual, according to the school district s update.
Park County Sheriff Brad Bichler told MTN News the suspect shot at deputies over the course of the standoff.
One resident of the View Vista apartments, who asked not to be identified, shared what she has seen develop on-scene in Livingston, regarding the "tense situation."