BOZEMAN— Shortly after 10 p.m. on Thursday, July 11, Bozeman Police Department (BPD) officers responded to the intersection of N. 20th Avenue and W. Beall Street for reports of a stabbing.

Arriving officers on the scene located one juvenile victim who had been moved to an area east of the incident. They found the victim had significant injuries to the abdomen, and immediately began to provide medical aid until paramedics arrived.

With support from Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) deputies, officers quickly identified and contacted all involved parties. Officers learned several juveniles engaged in a physical altercation at Kirk Park, leading to one suspect stabbing the victim multiple times. The suspect and witnesses were placed in custody as detectives began conducting their investigation.

The incident is under active investigation. The juvenile suspect remains in custody facing charges of attempted deliberate homicide. The victim was transported to Bozeman Deaconess Hospital in critical condition but is expected to survive.

“Our team would like to thank GCSO, Bozeman Fire Department, and American Medical Response for their swift response and assistance with this event,” Chief Jim Veltkamp stated.

Witnesses or anyone with information regarding the case can contact BPD Detective Shay Stephens at (406) 582-2215 or sstephens@bozeman.net.