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Missoula Deputies Searching For Shooting Suspect

Sheriff truck.
Josh Burnham
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Montana Public Radio

Missoula County deputies are searching for a suspect in a shooting that left a man in critical condition. The victim was found lying in the road in the Miller Creek area southwest of Missoula at about 8:30 p.m. Monday.

Sheriff's office spokesperson Jeannette Smith says officers are searching for Zakai Houck, also known as Kai William, as a person of interest in the shooting.

"He is 20 years old. He is described as 5’11”, approximately 150 pounds with brown eyes and brown hair."

Smith says he should be considered armed and dangerous.

The victim's name and age haven't been released.

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