Father Shoots His Young Family, Including 7-Month-Old and 6-Year-Old, Dead Before Killing Himself in Apparent Murder-Suicide: Reports

A family of four, including two young children, has been found dead in a suspected murder-suicide in a home in Montana, according to reports.

On Sunday, May 11, just before 6 a.m. local time, Kalispell Police Department (KPD) responded after a man — later identified as the husband and father of the family — allegedly made “multiple concerning statements to dispatch,” before ending a mental health emergency call, per ABC Fox Montana.

Officers then found the family, including a 7-month-old baby and a 6-year-old child, dead from gunshot wounds at the property in the Silverbrook Estates community, NBC News reported, citing Kalispell Police Chief Jordan Venezio.

The father and suspected shooter has been identified as Nicholas Olson-Hartley, 33, by police, and the mother as Katie Olson-Hartley, 27, the outlet noted.

“It appears Nicholas Olson-Hartley took the lives of his young family before calling 911,” police chief Venezio said, according to NBC News, adding, “After making the phone call to dispatch, he took his own life.”

“The Kalispell Police Department mourns with the family that is suffering from this senseless tragedy. KPD is making all resources available for our officers to ensure they can process this and move forward in a healthy way to continue to serve the Kalispell community,” police said, per ABC Fox Montana.

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KPD said they believe this is an isolated incident and that there isn’t a risk to the public, local CBS-affiliated station KPAX reported.

Kalispell Police Chief Jordan Venezio didn’t immediately respond when contacted by PEOPLE for additional information.

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“We are deeply saddened by the recent tragic loss of one of our Silverbrook families,” Westcraft Homes, the Silverbrook Estates community’s real estate developer, wrote on Facebook on Monday, May 12, without naming the family.

“Our thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt condolences go out to all who are grieving — especially the extended family, neighbors, and friends affected by this unimaginable tragedy,” the post continued. “And to the first responders whose responsibilities in such situations can bring trauma and heartbreak into their lives too.”

“Let us honor the lives lost by fostering kindness, reaching out, and lifting one another up. Let us support, listen, and show compassion,” they added.

If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988, text “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Text Line at 741741 or go to 988lifeline.org.