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2 young children among victims of Kalispell murder-suicide
2 young children among victims of Kalispell murder-suicide
2 young children among victims of Kalispell murder-suicide

Published on: 05/12/2025

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KALISPELL — Two young children are among the four people who died in what's believed to be a murder-suicide in Kalispell.

The Kalispell Police Department responded to a mental health call at 127 Werner Peak Trail at 5:52 a.m. after Nicholas Olson-Hartley, "made multiple concerning statements" to 911 dispatchers before hanging up.

KPD responded and was unable to make contact with anyone in the home. According to a news release, officers saw evidence that caused them to force entry into the home.

Once inside, they discovered Nicholas Olson-Hartley, 33, and his wife Katie Olson-Hartley, 27, dead from apparent gunshot wounds. The bodies of two children, 6 years old and 7 months old, were also found dead from gunshot wounds.

KPD reports it is believed the deaths were the result of a murder-suicide. An initial investigation shows Nicholas Olson-Hartley killed his family before calling 911, and then took his own life.

"The Kalispell Police Department mourns with the family that is suffering from this senseless tragedy," a news release states. KPD has resources available officers "to ensure they can process this and move forward in a healthy way to continue to serve the Kalispell community."

News Source : https://www.kbzk.com/news/montana-news/2-young-children-among-victims-of-kalispell-murder-suicide

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