UPDATE ; 9:00 P.M. Wednesday May 6

Missoula Police Public Information Officer Travis Welsh said this evening that two adults were killed and one badly wounded in the Wednesday evening shooting in the 300 block of Brooks Street near Hellgate High School.

Police and first responders were called to the 300-block of Brooks Street before 7 p.m. Wednesday on a report of shots fired. The call came in from a neighbor who heard multiple shots fired.

One injured person was taken to the hospital.

The cross-streets of 300 Brooks and Tremont are closed near Hellgate High School. Authorities issued an alert asking people to avoid the area.

Our reporter on the scene says police have blocked off the perimeter, including around two houses.

Several police officers, ambulances and Missoula Fire Department are on the scene.

We will keep you updated as more information is available.

This story was created by NBC Montana.

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