Suspect arrested in killing initially thought to have been from bear

A suspect in the killing of a man whose death in Montana was initially thought to have been caused by a bear is in custody, the Gallatin County sheriff said Wednesday.

A suspect in the killing of a man whose death in Montana was initially thought to have been caused by a bear is in custody, the Gallatin County sheriff said Wednesday.

The identity of the suspect in the death of Dustin Kjersem, whose body was found in a remote area on Oct. 12, was not immediately released.

“The suspect is currently in custody on unrelated charges,” Sheriff Dan Springer said in a statement. “The suspect is cooperating with our detectives and has led us to the evidence we have identified in prior press releases.”

Dustin Kjersem.Gallatin County Sheriff's Office The suspect acted alone and there is no threat to the community, Springer said.

The body of Kjersem, 35, of Belgrade, Montana, was found in his tent around 2.5 miles up Moose Creek Road, and the person who found the remains reported it may have been done by a bear, officials have said.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/suspect-arrested-killing-initially-thought-bear-rcna178156

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