HELENA — A man was killed and an officer is recovering after being stabbed in a late-night incident in downtown Helena on Saturday.

According to a Helena Police Department report, officers were dispatched to Jester’s Bar located at 200 North Rodney for a report of an individual refusing to leave and barricaded himself in the bathroom.

Police say the man was holding a knife when they tried to talk to him, prompting an officer to use his taser to detain the man.

The man then allegedly stabbed one of the officers, and the police shot him dead.

The report states that officers treated the man, but he succumbed to his gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. The injured cabinet was transported to St. Peter’s Health for treatment and is stable.

The identities of the deceased and the officers involved have not been released.

Per department protocol, the Officers involved were placed on administrative leave. The Lewis and Clark Sheriff’s Office is conducting an independent investigation into the incident to ensure transparency.

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to all individuals involved and affected by this tragic incident. This incident has an impact on our entire community and we want to make sure we are thinking of everyone during this time,” said Police Chief Brett Petty.