Suspect arrested in the murder of camper found brutally killed in tent in Montana

GALLATIN COUNTY, Mont. — Sheriffs in Montana confirm that a suspect has been arrested nearly three weeks after a Montana camper was found brutally killed in what was initially reported as a bear attack.

Dustin Kjersem was found dead in his tent earlier in October by a friend he was supposed to meet up with earlier in the day. The friend said it looked like Kjersem had been mauled by a bear, but it was quickly ruled to be a murder. According to KTVQ in Billings, Kjersem’s autopsy showed “multiple chop wounds” caused his death.

The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office did not name the suspect, but they said the person was in custody on unrelated charges and is cooperating with detectives.

In a press release, Sheriff Dan Springer from the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office says they believe the suspect acted alone and there is no longer a threat to the community. Sheriff’s also said further charges are forthcoming.

This story was originally published by our news partners at KREM2 News.