Another trans-identified person has committed murder.
John Eikens, 35, a biological male who pretends to be a woman called “Joan” Eikens, was arrested for fatally shooting his 56-year-old neighbor.
The incident occurred on Monday night at the 1700 block of South 8th St. West.
“Shortly after 11:00 PM, SWAT successfully took the Eikens into custody without further incident. Eikens is currently held at the Missoula County Detention Facility on charges of deliberate homicide, obstructing a peace officer, and resisting arrest,” Missoula Police Department said.
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Another trans-identified male has committed murder. John “Joan” Eikens killed his neighbor and then tried to barricade himself inside his home.
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KPAX reported:
A person is being held on a pending charge of deliberate homicide after a man was shot to death on Monday, June 3, in Missoula.
MPD reports officers were called to a residence in the 1700 block of 8th Street West just after 7:30 p.m. on reports that a person had been shot.
Officers arrived on the scene and attempted life-saving measures on a 56-year-old man who was later pronounced dead at the scene.
Witnesses reported that the 35-year-old suspect, John “Joan” Eikens, returned home with a gun and barricaded themself inside.
The SWAT and the Crisis Negotiation Team were called to the scene and negotiators made several attempts to contact Eikens over several hours but were unsuccessful.
Missoula Police Department news release via Facebook:
Missoula, MT – Just after 7:30 PM on June 3, 2024, officers from the Missoula Police Department were dispatched to the 1700 block of South 8th St. West following reports of a male being shot. Upon arrival, first responding patrol officers attempted life-saving measures. Unfortunately, the 56-year-old male was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Missoula Police Department extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. Our thoughts are with them during this difficult time.
Witnesses reported that the 35-year-old suspect, John “Joan” Eikens, returned to her residence with the firearm and barricaded herself inside. In response to this situation, the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team and the Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) were activated. Detectives also responded to the location for further investigation into the originating incident.
CNT made numerous attempts to establish contact with the homicide suspect over several hours, utilizing verbal communication and messaging, but these efforts were unsuccessful.
Subsequently, SWAT employed various procedures and operations to apprehend the Eikens, including the use of less-than-lethal methods, including chemical agent and flash sound distraction devices.
Shortly after 11:00 PM, SWAT successfully took the Eikens into custody without further incident. Eikens is currently held at the Missoula County Detention Facility on charges of deliberate homicide, obstructing a peace officer, and resisting arrest.
We want to assure the community that this was an isolated incident, and there is no ongoing threat to public safety.
