Officers responded to a report of multiple vehicles being hit by a SUV. Officers found the vehicle empty at a gas station. The details surrounding the shooting are unclear. Police allege Strong swung a piece of wood at Officer Brady Gray while he was exiting the bathroom. Strong allegedly attacked another person in the store before hitting Gray again. Gray then shot Strong.
Killer: Brady Gray
Agency: Kalispell Police Department
Motive: vehicular assault
Confrontation Type: Violent Crime
Body Camera: no
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Isaiah Strong
Death Date: February 26, 2021
County: Flathead
Geography: Rural
Gender: Male
Age: 41
Race: Unknown race
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: piece of wood
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: foot
Washington Post Database ID: 6648