Law enforcement got a search warrant for his home and allegedly found a handgun. When asked, Norman stated he usually carries a Glock 19 9mm handgun concealed on his person in an inside-the-waistband holster. This was not a random act of violence. Charging documents won't be available until Tuesday when the courts open after the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, officials said. Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer identified the victims as brothers Brendan Estabrook of Three Forks and Chase Estabrook of Butte. Later in the interview, detectives reported that Norman admitted he was carrying his handgun concealed on his person when he went to the bar and did remember more of the events of that night. 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The victims and the suspected shooter had been involved in an altercation at a residence that spilled out into the street, where the shooting happened, he said. Normans omnibus hearing is set for March 18, 2022. Interviews are also being conducted with witnesses and other people of interest. Two people were found dead with gunshot wounds in Billings. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. The victims identity is being withheld at this time pending family notification. According to the documents, Norman then claimed the next thing he remembered was being woken up by his father, who informed him law enforcement needed to speak with him. Bail was set at $1 million for a 24-year-old Three Forks man charged with killing two brothers during a weekend fight. These individuals had a prior altercation in the early morning hours.. if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'threeforksvoice_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_7',119,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-threeforksvoice_com-medrectangle-4-0'); Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer speaks to the media Saturday morning at the Three Forks Fire Department. THREE FORKS, Mont.- Gallatin County is notifying residents of Three Forks right now that there was a report of shots fired near the intersection of 6th Ave. East & Ash St. Two people have died and the suspect is currently at-large. A second reporting party stated they believed both victims were dead as a result of their wounds. The large police presence seen in the area of Ash Street and 6th Avenue in Three Forks. Sheriff Dan Springer identified the victims of the early Saturday shooting as Chase Estabrook, 32, of Butte and Brendan Estabrook, 31, of Three Forks. A physical altercation reportedly took place, but the bartender told the deputy that he believed the fight had ended when Norman began walking away from the residence, followed by the two victims. They found two deceased males that were on scene there, said Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer. On Jan. 16, 2022, Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer identified the victims as brothers Brendan Estabrook, 32 of Three Forks, and Chase Estabrook, 31 of Butte. Click here to read more. Gallatin County has released the details of last weekend's shooting in Three Forks. They all agreed to go to one of the witness' homes after the bar closed, according to charging documents. The shooting was reported at about 3:30 a.m. Saturday and officers arrived about 20 minutes later to find the two men deceased, Springer said. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. We know that this is hard on everybody, said Springer. After everyone arrived to the home at about 3 a.m., the witnesses said they saw Norman getting into a physical altercation with the victims in the driveway, according to court documents. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Tap into Non-Stop News from Montana Right Now! According to charging documents, law enforcement interviewed three witnesses of the shooting who remained at the crime scene after deputies arrived. The Flathead County Sheriffs Office is investgating after a man was killed in Kalispell. Charging documents wont be available until Tuesday when the courts open after the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, officials said. THREE FORKS - Around 3:30 am Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, Gallatin County Sheriff's Office and other agencies received calls of a shooting in Three Forks near 6th Ave and Ash Zachary Eugene Norman, 24 of Three Forks, was arrested on two counts of felony deliberate homicide in connection with an investigation stemming from the shooting incident. Click here to read more. According to the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office, at about 3:28 a.m., there was a report of shots fired near the intersection of 6th Avenue East and Ash Street in Three Forks. The new year is going to bring another political book our way, and its Residents were notified around 6:45 a.m. via an alert to their phones. According to the charging documents, the first witness then heard a "commotion" and observed more fighting near the previously mentioned intersection. Those around the neighborhood and at The Shoppe say they still have more questions than answers. A 21-year-old airman shot two Walmart employees, killing one, before apparently ending his own life in the store on Tuesday, police in Grand Forks, North Dakota, said. The victims and the suspected shooter had been involved in an altercation at a residence that spilled out into the street, where the shooting happened, he said. Privacy Policy These individuals had a prior altercation in the early morning hours," Springer said. During a security sweep of the home, law enforcement observed a black Glock handgun in plastic inside the waistband holder next to a water heater in the closet. Twenty four year-old Zachary Eugene Norman has been charged with two counts of deliberate homicide resulting from a shooting incident early Saturday morning in Three Forks. We will update you when we get more information. The documents reported detectives found a wet sweater in the bathtub that appeared to have been washed. Two men dead, one person in custody after a shooting in Three Forks. The Gallatin County Sheriffs Office says brothers Brendan and Chase Estabrook, ages 32 and 31, were killed at around 3:28 Saturday morning near the intersection of 6th Avenue East and Ash Street. 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Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer identified the victims as brothers Brendan Estabrook, 32 of Three Forks, and Chase Estabrook, 31 of Butte. According to charging documents, Norman reportedly provided multiple inconsistent statements, was evasive in his answers and continued to claim he could not remember any of the events. Click here to read more. Authorities are investigating a suspected murder-suicide in Lake County. The shooting occurred at about 4:30 a.m. in a The bartender then heard a "commotion" and saw Norman fighting with the victims near the intersection of 6th Ave. East and E. Ash St. As he approached, he reportedly heard approximately five or six gunshots, followed by a few more gunshots after a brief pause. The Gallatin County Sheriffs Office says brothers Brendan and Emens states in the affidavit that Norman later admitted carrying his handgun concealed when he went to the Sacajawea Bar from 1-2 a.m., he did remember more of the events from the night and that he was at the residence. Ammunition found in the handgun at Norman's residence appeared to match the sent casings found at the crime scene. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Two men have been charged after a body was found in the Rimini area. Ammunition found in the handgun reportedly appeared to match the spent casings found at the crime scene. An investigation into this incident is still ongoing. Voice photo by Melissa Jenkins. A man who died in an accidental shooting in Three Forks on Saturday has been identified. BOZEMAN Gallatin County officials continue to investigate after two brothers were shot to death in the small town of Three Forks, northwest of Bozeman, over the weekend. (AP) Gallatin County officials continue to investigate after two brothers were shot to death in the small town of Three Forks, northwest of Bozeman, over the Brothers Brendon Estabrook, 32 from Three Forks, and Chase Estabrook, 31, from Butte were killed Saturday, Jan. 15. A 36 yoa suspect was located in the area. Three people were declared dead at the scene of a shooting in Austin, Texas, on Sunday afternoon, emergency officials said on Twitter. hosting appointment-only COVID vaccine clinic for kids, FWP fruit collection underway in Flathead, Montana Murder Mysteries: The Murdered Priests Part II, Gov. This was not a random act of violence. If you enjoy stories like this one, please consider joining the Flathead Beacon Editors Club. A press release from the Sheriff's Office confirmed Zachary Eugene Norman, 24 of Three Forks, was arrested on two counts of felony deliberate homicide in connection with the shooting investigation. Zachary Eugene Norman, 24, made an initial appearance in Gallatin County Justice Court on two counts of deliberate homicide for the shootings early Saturday that killed Chase Gallatin County Sheriff's deputies who responded to the scene learned a man named "Zac" might have been responsible for the shooting. Fifteen-year old Khoen Parker was the victim of a homicide in the Billings Heights. The GFPD has not yet released the name of the person. From the Big Story to the 3 Things to Know - we have the moment's essential headlines. Zachary Eugene Norman made Use of this site is subject to the Flathead Beacon's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Charging documents alleged the ammunition in the gun's magazine appeared to be exactly the same as the casings found at the crime scene. County officials said two people in Three Forks are dead and that this was not a random incident. The three witnesses at the scene were interviewed, with one of them identifying himself as a bartender at the Sacajawea Inn bar. GREAT FALLS The new year has started on a tragic note across Montana, with 10 people dead in seven shooting incidents in January.*. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Norman is currently being held in the Gallatin County Detention Center. Local news headlines from NonStop Local in Missoula and Kalispell - delivered to your email inbox every weekday. Norman told law enforcement he usually carries a Glock 19 9mm handgun concealed on his person in an inside-the-waistband holster, and he always has a cartridge in the chamber and a second magazine on his person. Residents in the area were encouraged to stay in their homes with their doors locked and report any suspicious activity immediately to 911. MontanaRightNow.com is going 24/7. 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