Brendon T. Galbreath

Suicide

An officer was conducting a traffic stop of a driver suspected of driving under the influence. During the stop, the driver of the other accelerated and fled. The officer pursued through Missoula, including the downtown area, at high rates of speed and failing to stop for red lights and stop signs. When the pursuit ended, the driver reportedly produced a handgun and fired. The officer shot at him, but Brendon T. Galbreath reportedly shot and killed himself.