Police in Bozeman make second attempted murder arrest within 24 hours

BOZEMAN – Less than 24 hours after arresting a male juvenile for attempted murder, Bozeman police officers arrested another man on the same charge in a separate incident on Friday evening, July 12, 2024.

Bozeman police said in a news release that officers responded to a report of a man being struck by a vehicle in the parking lot of the Gallatin Valley Mall at around 8:43 p.m. on Friday.

The suspect reportedly left the area, but officers were able to identify him through witness statements as 21-year-old Keinan Carrier of Bozeman. He was found shortly afterward in his nearby residence and refused to leave.

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A crisis negotiator with the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office was able to get Carrier to comply with his demands and he was taken into custody, the release said. He was taken to the Gallatin County Detention Center and charged with attempted murder.

The press release states that the victim suffered numerous injuries from the blow and was transported for medical treatment. There is no information about the victim’s current condition.

According to the press release, during their investigation, officers learned that the incident was likely the result of previous altercations involving fights and racing.

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No further details have been released and the incident remains under investigation.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call 582-2000 to be connected to investigating detectives.

The victim in the previous attempted murder case late Thursday night was hospitalized in critical condition but is expected to recover.

We will inform you as soon as we receive further information.