GREAT FALLS The man who engaged law enforcement officers in a stand-off just outside of Great Falls on Saturday, August 30, 2025, has been identified as 51-year old Justin Cody Paul of Sand Coulee.

Lewis & Clark County Sheriff/Coroner Leo Dutton conducted an investigation at the request of Cascade County Sheriff/Coroner Jesse Slaughter.

Cascade County Sheriff's deputies and Great Falls police officers responded to the reported home invasion in the Sand Coulee area at about 2:40 a.m. on Saturday; the Central Montana High Risk Unit was activated and also responded to the scene.

Sheriff Slaughter said that the occupants of the residence were able to escape safely, leaving the armed intruder inside.

Officers gave commands to the suspect - later identified as Paul - ordering him to exit the

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