Big Sky Times

The Cut Bank Police Department has identified the officer and suspect involved in a critical incident that occurred on Saturday, June 8, in Cut Bank.

Cut Bank Police Officer Jesse Adame, a five-year veteran of the department, witnessed what appeared to be a disturbance in front of the Den bar early Saturday morning. The suspect, identified as 42-year-old Harley Olson of Cut Bank, left the scene and entered his vehicle. Officer Adame approached Olson’s vehicle to investigate. As he did so, Olson struck Officer Adame with his vehicle, causing injuries. In response to the threat, Officer Adame discharged his duty weapon, striking Olson. Olson died as a result of his injuries.