Man charged in Martin City shooting
CHRIS PETERSON | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 2 months, 3 weeks AGO
Chris Peterson is the editor of the Hungry Horse News. He covers Columbia Falls, the Canyon, Glacier National Park and the Bob Marshall Wilderness. All told, about 4 million acres of the best parts of the planet. He can be reached at [email protected] or 406-892-2151. | August 12, 2026 7:25 AM
Flathead County Sheriff’s Deputies and Columbia Falls Police responded to a report of a man being shot in Martin City Aug. 9.
Ernest L. Reynolds, 45, was charged Monday with felony unlawful possession of a firearm and there was a pending warrant of felony assault with a weapon.
The incident happened about 9:20 p.m. and the victim was treated on the scene and then transferred to Logan Health for further treatment.
The incident remains under investigation, according to a press release from the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office.
Charging documents on Reynolds were not available as the Hungry Horse News went to press.
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