Employee Pepper-sprayed in Missoula Bookstore Altercation

An employee at a Missoula bookstore was pepper-sprayed during an altercation that occurred following a reported theft. Local authorities are investigating the incident, which took place at the business location.

The employee was targeted with the chemical irritant after attempting to address the situation involving the suspect. No further details regarding the identity of the suspect or the condition of the employee have been released at this time.