A Billings Police officer was placed on administrative leave Wednesday following an off-duty weekend incident at a casino that turned violent, leaving one man hospitalized and an off-duty deputy injured. The incident began late Friday evening at the Grandstand Sports Bar and Casino at 905 Grand Avenue, Billings Police Chief Rich St. John said during a Saturday press conference. The officer was socializing with several other off-duty law enforcement members and civilians at the bar, St. John said. A maroon Chevy Malibu then pulled into the parking lot carrying two people and came to a stop near the three men. “Words were exchanged,” St. John said, and driver of the Malibu brandished a handgun.

Source: Forbes January 20, 2022 12:01 UTC