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Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Yahoo
Father Shoots His Young Family, Including 7-Month-Old and 6-Year-Old, Dead Before Killing Himself in Apparent Murder-Suicide: Reports
A family of four, including a 7-month-old baby and a 6-year-old child, has been found dead at a Montana home in an apparent murder-suicide, according to reports The father has been identified as Nicholas Olson-Hartley, 33, and the mother as Katie Olson-Hartley, 27 "It appears Nicholas Olson-Hartley took the lives of his young family before calling 911," police chief Venezio said, per NBC NewsA family of four, including two young children, has been found dead in a suspected murder-suicide in a home in Montana, according to reports. On Sunday, May 11, just before 6 a.m. local time, Kalispell Police Department (KPD) responded after a man — later identified as the husband and father of the family — allegedly made "multiple concerning statements to dispatch," before ending a mental health emergency call, per ABC Fox Montana. Officers then found the family, including a 7-month-old baby and a 6-year-old child, dead from gunshot wounds at the property in the Silverbrook Estates community, NBC News reported, citing Kalispell Police Chief Jordan Venezio. The father and suspected shooter has been identified as Nicholas Olson-Hartley, 33, by police, and the mother as Katie Olson-Hartley, 27, the outlet noted. "It appears Nicholas Olson-Hartley took the lives of his young family before calling 911," police chief Venezio said, according to NBC News, adding, "After making the phone call to dispatch, he took his own life." "The Kalispell Police Department mourns with the family that is suffering from this senseless tragedy. KPD is making all resources available for our officers to ensure they can process this and move forward in a healthy way to continue to serve the Kalispell community," police said, per ABC Fox Montana. KPD said they believe this is an isolated incident and that there isn't a risk to the public, local CBS-affiliated station KPAX reported. Kalispell Police Chief Jordan Venezio didn't immediately respond when contacted by PEOPLE for additional information. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. "We are deeply saddened by the recent tragic loss of one of our Silverbrook families," Westcraft Homes, the Silverbrook Estates community's real estate developer, wrote on Facebook on Monday, May 12, without naming the family. "Our thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt condolences go out to all who are grieving — especially the extended family, neighbors, and friends affected by this unimaginable tragedy," the post continued. "And to the first responders whose responsibilities in such situations can bring trauma and heartbreak into their lives too." "Let us honor the lives lost by fostering kindness, reaching out, and lifting one another up. Let us support, listen, and show compassion," they added. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988, text "STRENGTH" to the Crisis Text Line at 741741 or go to Read the original article on People
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Yahoo
Family of 4, including a 7-month-old and a 6-year-old, dead in Montana murder-suicide
A couple and their two young children were found dead in a northwest Montana home after a man opened fire on his family, called 911 and died by suicide, authorities said Monday. Police in Kalispell, a city of just under 30,000 in the shadow of Glacier National Park, said the man had made disquieting statements to a 911 operator before officers responded to the home in the Silverbrook Estates community just before 6 a.m. Sunday. Officers discovered the family, including a 7-month-old and a 6-year-old, dead from gunshot wounds in the home, Kalispell Police Chief Jordan Venezio said. The mother was identified by police as Katie Olson-Hartley, 27; the father and suspected shooter was identified as Nicholas Olson-Hartley, 33. "After collecting evidence throughout the day and interviewing numerous people, we believe this tragic event to be the result of a murder-suicide," Venezio said. The chief said investigators believe Nicholas Olson-Hartley had killed his family before he dialed 911 and made unspecified statements officials described only as "concerning." "It appears Nicholas Olson-Hartley took the lives of his young family before calling 911," Venezio said. "After making the phone call to dispatch, he took his own life." The incidents remained under investigation, the chief said. The deaths were discovered a day after a husband, wife and their two teenage children were found dead inside their home in Nebraska in a suspected murder-suicide, according to Nebraska State Patrol. In Montana, court records show that Nicholas Olson-Hartley filed a marriage license application that includes his wife's name in 2018. Katie Olson-Hartley's Facebook page, which was verified by NBC News, proudly displays the children, both girls, in numerous photographs. In 2023, she characterized a photo featuring Nicholas Olson-Hartley and herself amid fall foliage as a loving portrait. "This is how people look at each other in movies when they're in love," Katie Olson-Hartley wrote in a comment. The neighborhood, a planned community called Silverbrook Estates adjacent to the Stillwater River, features homes built in the last five years, some listed for sale with asking prices of more than $1 million The community's developer, Westcraft Homes, said in a statement on Monday, "We are deeply saddened by the recent tragic loss of one of our Silverbrook families. Our thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt condolences go out to all who are grieving — especially the extended family, neighbors, and friends affected by this unimaginable tragedy." It urged neighbors to appreciate each other. "Let us honor the lives lost by fostering kindness, reaching out, and lifting one another up," it said. "Let us support, listen, and show compassion. Together, we can help by choosing compassion and knowledge." If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988, or go to to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. You can also call the network, previously known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, at 800-273-8255, or visit This article was originally published on
NBC News
13-05-2025
- NBC News
Family of 4, including a 7-month-old and a 6-year-old, dead in Montana murder-suicide
A couple and their two young children were found dead in a northwest Montana home after a man opened fire on his family, called 911 and died by suicide, authorities said Monday. Police in Kalispell, a city of just under 30,000 in the shadow of Glacier National Park, said the man had made disquieting statements to a 911 operator before officers responded to the home in the Silverbrook Estates community just before 6 a.m. Sunday. Officers discovered the family, including a 7-month-old and a 6-year-old, dead from gunshot wounds in the home, Kalispell Police Chief Jordan Venezio said. The mother was identified by police as Katie Olson-Hartley, 27; the father and suspected shooter was identified as Nicholas Olson-Hartley, 33. "After collecting evidence throughout the day and interviewing numerous people, we believe this tragic event to be the result of a murder-suicide," Venezio said. The chief said investigators believe Nicholas Olson-Hartley had killed his family before he dialed 911 and made unspecified statements officials described only as "concerning." "It appears Nicholas Olson-Hartley took the lives of his young family before calling 911," Venezio said. "After making the phone call to dispatch, he took his own life." The incidents remained under investigation, the chief said. The deaths were discovered a day after a husband, wife and their two teenage children were found dead inside their home in Nebraska in a suspected murder-suicide, according to Nebraska State Patrol. In Montana, court records show that Nicholas Olson-Hartley filed a marriage license application that includes his wife's name in 2018. Katie Olson-Hartley's Facebook page, which was verified by NBC News, proudly displays the children, both girls, in numerous photographs. In 2023, she characterized a photo featuring Nicholas Olson-Hartley and herself amid fall foliage as a loving portrait. "This is how people look at each other in movies when they're in love," Katie Olson-Hartley wrote in a comment. The neighborhood, a planned community called Silverbrook Estates adjacent to the Stillwater River, features homes built in the last five years, some listed for sale with asking prices of more than $1 million The community's developer, Westcraft Homes, said in a statement on Monday, "We are deeply saddened by the recent tragic loss of one of our Silverbrook families. Our thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt condolences go out to all who are grieving — especially the extended family, neighbors, and friends affected by this unimaginable tragedy." It urged neighbors to appreciate each other. "Let us honor the lives lost by fostering kindness, reaching out, and lifting one another up," it said. "Let us support, listen, and show compassion. Together, we can help by choosing compassion and knowledge."
