If you enjoy stories like this one, please consider joining the Flathead Beacon Editors Club. (NMB) The victims of a fatal shooting in Three Forks early Saturday have been identified. 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. Norman was arrested under suspicion of two counts of deliberate homicide and is being jailed at the Gallatin County Detention Center on no bond. Ammunition found in the handgun reportedly appeared to match the spent casings found at the crime scene. Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer said the people involved had a "prior altercation" before the shooting took place. The incident continues to be under investigation and no names have been released by authorities. Law enforcement contacted and detained Norman at his home and then they brought him to the Gallatin County Detention Center. Those around the neighborhood and at The Shoppe say they still have more questions than answers. The shooting occurred at about 4:30 a.m. in a After a report of shots fired in Three Forks early on Saturday, January 15, 2022, two men were found deceased. Base officials said Torres was rushed Charging documents won't be available until Tuesday when the courts open after the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, officials said. 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. Kalispell, MT 59901 Sheriff Dan Springer identified the victims of the early Saturday shooting as Chase Estabrook, 32, of Butte and Brendan Estabrook, 31, of Three Forks. At this time, Norman is being held in the Gallatin County Detention Center on two counts of deliberate homicide. P.O. Interviews are also being conducted with witnesses and other people of interest. The Sheriff's Office was able to identify those involved right before 8 a.m. and were being questioned by Detectives. 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. When asked, Norman stated he usually carries a Glock 19 9mm handgun concealed on his person in an inside-the-waistband holster. Officers responded to the scene approximately 20 minutes after the first call came in. Both shooting victims were members of the 319th Reconnaissance Wing, according to a news release Monday from the base. THREE FORKS, Mont. One of the victims said he saw Norman leaving the crime scene while the victims were lying on the ground with gunshot wounds near the intersection of Sixth Avenue East and East Ash Street, according to charging documents. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, Man accused in death of two brothers in Three Forks appears in Justice Court, Two dead: Investigation into Three Forks shooting continues, Brothers identified as victims in Three Forks shooting, man arrested on two homicide counts. Morning high of 38F with temps falling to near freezing. Click here to read more. It has been updated to reflect two shooting deaths that happened on January 25 in Billings. 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. After arriving on scene, | conducted an interview with Thieme. GREAT FALLS The new year has started on a tragic note across Montana, with 10 people dead in seven shooting incidents in January.*. He reportedly said he always carries his handgun with a cartridge in the chamber and usually has a second magazine on him, but claimed he did not know where his handgun currently was, nor could he remember if he was carrying it that previous night. 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 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. The fight spilled out into the street where the brothers were shot. Winds light and variable. 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. Zachary Eugene Norman has been charged with shooting and killing two men in Three Forks. It's tough on a community like this. Following a nationwide trend, residents in Flathead Valley mobile home parks are being priced out of their communities as landlords hike lot fees and surcharges, leaving low-income residents stuck with nowhere to move their homes as property owners operate with nearly no regulations, The tight labor market and strong construction demand point to economic stability while a global recession and rising interest rates indicate more negative growth, leaving economists divided when predicting a recession in 2023, A selection of the Beacon's best images from the last year. January 17, 2022 Josh Margolis State News THREE FORKS, Mont. 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. We are saddened by this event. BOZEMAN, Mont. A 36 yoa suspect was located in the area. According to court Court records say Norman and other people left a bar when it closed and went to a residence in Three Forks where he got into a fight with the Estabrook brothers. Jeans, Timberland hiking boots, and bleach were also found near Norman's room. Detectives interviewed Norman, who reportedly told them he and a friend had gone out that night to establishments in the Three Forks area, including the bar. All three witnesses reportedly told detectives they, the suspect,identified as Zachary "Zac" Norman, and the two victims were at a bar. The documents state Norman claimed he did not know where the handgun currently was or if he was carrying it the previous night or early morning. Bail was set at $1 million for a 24-year-old Three Forks man charged with killing two brothers during a weekend fight. A public notice was put out around 6:45 a.m. to alert residents to an increase in law enforcement presence in Three Forks. The victim was transported to a local hospital. Authorities are investigating a suspected murder-suicide in Lake County. On Wednesday, base officials identified Airman 1st Class Julian Carlos Torres, 20, as one of the service members who died in the shooting. Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. Zachary Eugene Norman, 24 of Three Forks, was arrested on two counts of felony deliberate homicide in connection with the shooting. A short time later, a person involved in the shooting was taken into custody; the person's name has not yet been released. Additionally, records indicated Norman was affiliated with his father's address. Winds light and variable.. The witness provided Emens with a drink receipt indicating Norman used a credit card using the name of Zachary E. Norman. Springer said on Sunday detectives have recovered what they believe to be the weapon used in the incident, and the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office is continuing its investigation. Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer identified the victims as brothers Brendan Estabrook, 32 of Three Forks, and Chase Estabrook, 31 of Butte. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. According to court documents, at about 3:28 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, Gallatin County Dispatch received calls of a shooting in Three Forks near 6th Ave and Ash street. Norman's father told detectives he woke up and found Norman in his father's bedroom the morning after the incident and was sayingincomprehensiblethings. hosting appointment-only COVID vaccine clinic for kids, FWP fruit collection underway in Flathead, Montana Murder Mysteries: The Murdered Priests Part II, Gov. Their bodies were being taken to the state crime lab in Missoula for autopsy, he said Sunday. Success! A second reporting party stated they believed both victims were dead as a result of their wounds. MontanaRightNow.com is going 24/7. Norman is currently being held in the Gallatin County Detention Center. In Great Falls, Jeremiah George Henry Garrett III died after being. UPDATE, JAN. 16 AT 2:56 PM: Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer shared more information on a shooting in Three Forks, including the identity of the suspect and victims The victims and the suspected shooter had been involved in an altercation at a residence that spilled out into the street. Neighbors who spoke with MTN news say they thought it sounded like fireworks and didn't realize what was going on until they heard and saw law enforcement personnel rushing toward the scene. 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 2023 Flathead Beacon, All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The victims have been identified as brothers, Brendan Estabrook, 32 of Three Forks, and Chase Estabrook, 31 of Butte. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. We will update you when we get more information. County officials said two people in Three Forks are dead and that this was not a random incident. Law enforcement initially responded around 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, to reports of a shooting in Three Forks near 6th Avenue and Ash street. The new year is going to bring another political book our way, and its This is an ongoing investigation and there will continue to be a large law enforcement presence in the Three Forks area for a while.". Two men were found dead at the scene; authorities have not yet released the names of the men. The bartender called 911 after discovering the victims suffered what appeared to be multiple gunshot wounds. The witness observed Norman fleeing the scene while the two victims were lying on the ground. Click here to read more. Norman told detectives he had been wearing blue jeans, a dark "weatherproof" sweatshirt, and Timberland hiking boots. The witness told deputies he observed a physical altercation between Norman and the victims that spilled out into the driveway. Two men have been charged after a body was found in the Rimini area. 21-15899 2206 hrs Shooting Officers responded to the 1400 block of 1st Ave N for a shooting and located a 38 yoa victim with a gunshot wound. Sheriff Brian Heino says a 42-year-old man was shot and killed at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Monday at a residence located at 125 Flathead Drive. if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[336,280],'threeforksvoice_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_1',118,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-threeforksvoice_com-medrectangle-3-0'); According to court documents, the Gallatin County Dispatch received a report of two people suffering from gunshot wounds in the area of 6th Ave. E. and E. Ash Street at 3:28 a.m., and later received a second call where the caller said they believed both victims were deceased due to their wounds. The Flathead County Sheriffs Office is investgating after a man was killed in Kalispell. 727 East Idaho Sheriff Dan Springer identified the victims of the early Saturday shooting as Chase Estabrook, 32, of Butte and Brendan Estabrook, 31, of Three Forks. 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. Low 24F. (AP) Bail was set at $1 million Tuesday for a Three Forks man charged with killing two brothers during a weekend fight. Sheriff Springer reiterates that there is no threat to the community at this time but acknowledges the severity of the situation in a tight-knit community. At this time all individuals involved, that officials are aware of, have been identified. Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer shared more information on a shooting in Three Forks, including the identity of the suspect and victims involved. (NMB) The victims of a fatal shooting in Three Forks early Saturday have been identified. The victims identity is being withheld at this time pending family notification. 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. Neighbors who spoke with MTN news say they thought it sounded like fireworks and didn't realize what was going on until they heard and saw police rushing toward the scene. All three witnesses said they went up to the victims, saw they had gunshot wounds and called 9-1-1. 2:51 p.m.: This story has been updated with more information about the events that allegedly preceded the shooting. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, Man charged with killing 2 brothers in Three Forks (2), 2 found dead with gunshot wounds in Billings (2), Homicide investigation after a man was killed in Kalispell (1), Teen dies after being shot in Billings (1), 2 men accused of killing a man near Rimini (1). We'll continue to follow this story and will update as more information is provided. Yong Yue, 63, posing with her two sons, was killed March 16, 2021, in the shootings at a spa in Atlanta. The Gallatin County Sheriffs Office says brothers Brendan and In a Mirandized interview, Emens states Norman first claimed he and a friend went to the bar the previous night from dinner and would later go to Teaser's Gentleman's Club for a short period. The other two witnesses told deputies that Norman had begun arguing with the victims, which escalated into a physical altercation. Check out the new NonstopLocal.com. Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer identified the victims as brothers Brendan Estabrook of Three Forks and Chase Estabrook of Butte. They all agreed to go to one of the witness' homes after the bar closed, according to charging documents. Local news headlines from NonStop Local in Missoula and Kalispell - delivered to your email inbox every weekday. 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According to the affidavit, Norman provided inconsistent statements throughout the interview, was evasive and claimed he could not remember any of the events. After responding to the scene, deputies were informed a male named "Zac" might have been responsible for the shooting and identified three witnesses who were still at the scene. Sign up for our newsletter and get the best of the Beacon delivered every day to your inbox. Zachary Eugene Norman has been charged with shooting and killing two men in Three Forks. His bond remains at $1M. 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. Judge Adams ordered Norman not to leave the state, with no possession of firearms or possession of alcohol. The last time something of this magnitude happened near Three Forks was the murder of Broadwater County Deputy Mason Moore in May of 2017. This was not a random act of violence. This is an ongoing investigation and there will continue to be a large law enforcement presence in the area for a while. Two people were found dead with gunshot wounds in Billings. Just a lot of Have you heard? Do you know what's going on? and we have just been working so there is not a whole lot we know, says Bjorndal. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, Brothers identified as victims in Three Forks shooting, man arrested on two homicide counts, Two dead: Investigation into Three Forks shooting continues. Robert Harvel and Brandon Michael Beckman are each facing a charge of deliberate homicide, or in the alternative deliberate homicide by accountability. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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. BOZEMAN - The man accused of shooting and killing two brothers on Jan. 15, 2022, in Three Forks appeared in Gallatin County District Court Wednesday afternoon. However, he eventually stated he remembered carrying his concealed handgun when he went to the bar. During the execution of a search warrant at Norman's residence, detectives located a Glock 19 handgun in a plastic, inside-the-waistband holder, with a partially loaded magazine behind the water heater in a closet. The affidavit states a Dodge Charger registered to Norman's father was parked in the driveway at the residence. BOZEMAN, Mont. 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. Ammunition found in the handgun at Norman's residence appeared to match the sent casings found at the crime scene. The Gallatin County Sheriff's Office has released the victims' names as Brendan Estabrook of Three Forks and Chase Estabrook of Butte. 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. 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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. At this point, there have been no arrests. Sheriff Dan Springer identified the victims of the early Saturday shooting as Chase Estabrook, 32, of Butte and Brendan Estabrook, 31, of Three Forks. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. Calls came in and law enforcement was dispatched around 3:30 a.m. Saturday for shots fired in the area of 6th Ave. East & Ash St. Deputies and responding officers on the scene found two deceased men, and law enforcement learned that one person had fled on foot. 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. The two other witnesses told detectives that Norman began arguing with the victims and that escalated into a physical altercation. Copyright 2022, Gallatin County Sheriff's Office warns of scam, Gallatin County Purchases Farm Bureau Building in Bozeman, Fish and Wildlife Commission calls for a 'legislative solution' to Madison River crowding, Council receives yearly update on Headwaters Trail System, Three Forks Community Library. These individuals had a prior altercation in the early morning hours.. 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