Police Dept. Press Release: Officer Involved ShootingihtAve East — PO Box 19 — KaliKalis pll, 'F 59 903
MEDIA RELEASE
February 2 , 2021
On February 26th, 2021 at 28 hours, Kalispell Police Department Officers responded to a
reported Disturbance with a weapon in the area of Cemetery Road and Highway 93 South.
Officers began searching for a suspect vehicle reported to be intentionally ramming other
vehicles In the area.
Upon arrival, officers located the vehicle, which was unoccupied. several KPD officers split up to
search for the suspect En the area ors foot. One officer entered a business In the area to check
for the suspect. once inside, the officer was confronted by the suspect who had armed himself
with an object. The suspect attached the officer, who fatally shot the male suspect.
Officers on scene provided medical attention to the suspect, who was ultimately pronounced
deceased on scene. There is not believed to be any further danger to the public. The Flathead
County Sheriff's Office is investigating the officer involved shooting.
The T ale's identity is being withheld pending further investigation and family notification
OUG OVER-NIAN, CHIEF OF P0110E