For immediate release: Oct. 24, 2024

The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the homicide of Dustin Kjersem. We appreciate the information that has been provided by the community and multiple leads are being investigated.

In addition to the information previously provided, we are asking you to be on the lookout for the following items that are believed to have been removed from the scene of the crime:

• Estwing camp axe, blue and silver, likely with a 26” handle (see photo)
• Remington 11-87 12ga shotgun, wood stock
• Ruger Blackhawk .44mag revolver, blued 4 5/8” barrel, wood grips
• Orange YETI brand cooler – Tundra 45 (see photo)

Anyone with information regarding the incident or the items listed is asked to contact the GCSO Detectives Division at 406-582-2121 or by email at detectives@gallatin.mt.gov. If the information is exigent, please contact GCSO dispatch at 406-582-2100 and request to speak with a deputy.

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