Man held in Hungry Horse shooting death
CHRIS PETERSON | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 month, 1 week AGO
Dylan Austin Olson
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. | March 2, 2026 4:15 AM
The Flathead County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting death that occurred at a residence/shop near the 100 block of Main Street in Hungry Horse Saturday night.
Dylan Austin Olson, 25, of Hungry Horse apparently had a confrontation with David Bollman, 30, and allegedly shot Bollman with a shotgun, Flathead County Sheriff Brian Heino said.
Bollman was treated by emergency personnel, but died at the scene. He was a Flathead County resident with known addresses in Columbia Falls and Lakeside.
The incident remains under investigation. Olson is being held in the Flathead County Detention Center.
Persons with information related to this incident are encouraged to contact the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office.
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