An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. For as little as $5 per month, Editors Club members support independent local journalism and earn a pipeline to Beacon journalists. Law enforcement also found a wet sweater in a bathtub that appeared to have been cleaned, also a pair of jeans, boots and bleach near Norman's room. A public notice was put out around 6:45 a.m. to alert residents to an increase in law enforcement presence in Three Forks. One of the witnesses allegedly told detectives he thought the altercation was over after he saw Norman walking away from the home followed by the victims. 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. Local news headlines from NonStop Local Bozeman and Butte - delivered to your email inbox every weekday. After finishing his duties at the bar around 3 a.m., the first witness said he drove to a residence and observed "Zac" arguing with Brendan and Chase Estabrook. The large police presence seen in the area of Ash Street and 6th Avenue in Three Forks. The last time something of this magnitude happened near Three Forks was the murder of Broadwater County Deputy Mason Moore in May of 2017. Click here to read more. 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). 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. Deputies also identified Nickols Thieme, Dylan Strozzi, and Raine Setter as witnesses who were still on scene. Zachary Eugene Norman, 24 of Three Forks, was arrested on two counts of felony deliberate homicide in connection with the shooting investigation on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. BOZEMAN - The man accused of shooting and killing two brothers early Saturday morning appeared in Gallatin County Justice Court Tuesday morning. 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. This was not a random act of violence. Norman, of Three Forks, was appeared Tuesday in Gallatin County Justice Court where his bond was set at $1 million. Those around the neighborhood and at The Shoppe say they still have more questions than answers. 2:51 p.m.: This story has been updated with more information about the events that allegedly preceded the shooting. Gallatin County Sheriff/Coroner Dan Springer has identified the suspect and victims involved in a shooting in Three Forks: UPDATE, JAN. 16 AT 2:56 PM: montanarightnow.com Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Owner of The Shoppe Pastry and Coffeehouse, Rikayla Bjorndal, says seeing that notification gave her an unsettling feeling. The affidavit states a Dodge Charger registered to Norman's father was parked in the driveway at the residence. (NMB) The victims of a fatal shooting in Three Forks early Saturday have been identified. Law enforcement got a search warrant for his home and allegedly found a handgun. The two Estabrook brothers were found dead when officers arrived at the scene. 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. 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. Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer identified the victims as brothers Brendan Estabrook, 32 of Three Forks, and Chase Estabrook, 31 of Butte. 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. Charging documents won't be available until Tuesday when the courts open after the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, officials said. 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. Three people were declared dead at the scene of a shooting in Austin, Texas, on Sunday afternoon, emergency officials said on Twitter. A "person of interest" in the shooting is in custody on unrelated charges. Judge Adams ordered Norman not to leave the state, with no possession of firearms or possession of alcohol. The witness told deputies he observed a physical altercation between Norman and the victims that spilled out into the driveway. Click here to read more. A second reporting party stated they believed both victims were dead as a result of their wounds. 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. 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. 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 street. A 24-year-old suspect is charged with two counts of deliberate homicide and the gun has been located, Springer said. The Gallatin County Sheriff's Office has released the victims' names as Brendan Estabrook of Three Forks and Chase Estabrook of Butte. Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer identified the victims as brothers Brendan Estabrook, 32 of Three Forks, and Chase Estabrook, 31 of Butte. At this time all individuals involved, that officials are aware of, have been identified. We'll continue to follow this story and will update as more information is provided. Law enforcement contacted and detained Norman at his home and then they brought him to the Gallatin County Detention Center. On Wednesday, base officials identified Airman 1st Class Julian Carlos Torres, 20, as one of the service members who died in the shooting. 727 East Idaho There was a problem saving your notification. Two men dead, individual involved located after early morning shooting reported in Three Forks, It just doesn't happen so it's nerve-wracking, it's unsettling". Two men have been charged after a body was found in the Rimini area. Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer said the people involved had a "prior altercation" before the shooting took place. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Low 24F. On Sunday, 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. In court, Norman entered pleas of not guilty for the two charges of deliberate homicide, and not guilty of two charges of tampering with evidence to Judge John C. Brown. The bartender called 911 after discovering the victims suffered what appeared to be multiple gunshot wounds. All three witnesses said they went up to the victims, saw they had gunshot wounds and called 9-1-1. Two brothers have been identified as the victims in an alleged Three Forks homicide that occurred early Saturday morning. 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. At this time, Norman is being held in the Gallatin County Detention Center on two counts of deliberate homicide. Zachary Eugene Norman made an initial appearance in Gallatin County Justice Court Tuesday on two counts of deliberate homicide. A short time later, a person involved in the shooting was taken into custody; the person's name has not yet been released. Mostly cloudy skies. Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer identified the victims as brothers Brendan Estabrook of Three Forks and Chase Estabrook of Butte. Yong Yue, 63, posing with her two sons, was killed March 16, 2021, in the shootings at a spa in Atlanta. He allegedly told detectives that the next thing he remembered was being woken up by his father who informed him law enforcement needed to speak with him. Privacy Policy This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Norman said he went to the same bar the victims and witnesses were at, went to Teaser's Gentlemen's Club and then went back to the bar. At this point, there have been no arrests. 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. The victims identity is being withheld at this time pending family notification. Use of this site is subject to the Flathead Beacon's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In Gallatin County Justice Court on Tuesday, Judge Bryan Adams ordered the bail of $1 million with a GPS monitor and random testing for Norman. Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. * NOTE: This article was originally published on January 24, 2022. 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. Robert Harvel and Brandon Michael Beckman are each facing a charge of deliberate homicide, or in the alternative deliberate homicide by accountability. Type: Victim; Name: Brendan Estabrook; Age: 32; Age Group: Adult 18+ Gender: Male; Status: Killed; Type: Victim; Name: Chase Estabrook; Age: 31; Age Group: Adult 18+ Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. The Gallatin County Sheriff's Office released the following statement: "All identified involved persons have been located by law enforcement. The incident continues to be under investigation and no names have been released by authorities. Box 1423Three Forks, MT 59752Ph: (406) 223-4653, Powered by ROAR Online Publication Software from Lions Light Corporation Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. From the Big Story to the 3 Things to Know - we have the moment's essential headlines. On the night of December 7, 1924, one of Billings' oldest unsolved murders took place. Joe Biden Was Reportedly Shocked by the Letter Donald Trump Left Him After Leaving the White House. According to charging documents, law enforcement interviewed three witnesses of the shooting who remained at the crime scene after deputies arrived. copyright 2023 This is an ongoing investigation and there will continue to be a large law enforcement presence in the Three Forks area for a while.". Broadwater County sheriffs deputy Mason Moore was shot and killed Tuesday morning near Three Forks. After a report of shots fired in Three Forks early on Saturday, January 15, 2022, two men were found He was then taken to a hospital by an unknown person in an unknown vehicle, where he was pronounced dead a short time later. BOZEMAN, Mont. 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. Two men were found dead at the scene; authorities have not yet released the names of the men. This is an ongoing investigation and there will continue to be a large law enforcement presence in the area for a while. You have permission to edit this article. All three witnesses reportedly told detectives they, the suspect,identified as Zachary "Zac" Norman, and the two victims were at a bar. According to the charging documents, the first witness then heard a "commotion" and observed more fighting near the previously mentioned intersection. 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 shared more information on a shooting in Three Forks, including the identity of the suspect and victims involved. BOZEMAN, Mont. 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. They found two deceased males that were on scene there, said Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer. Brothers Brendon Estabrook, 32 from Three Forks, and Chase Estabrook, 31, from Butte were killed Saturday, Jan. 15. The witness provided Emens with a drink receipt indicating Norman used a credit card using the name of Zachary E. Norman. 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 Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer identified the victims as brothers Brendan Estabrook, 32 of Three Forks, and Chase Estabrook, 31 of Butte. Winds light and variable.. There are no current threats to the community of Three Forks related to this incident. The scene was secured and GCSO detectives were requested to respond. The victim was transported to a local hospital. A second reporting party stated they believed both victims were dead as a result of their wounds. Charging documents said Norman gave numerous inconsistent statements, was giving "evasive", and kept saying he could not remember any of the events of the night before thought his interview with law enforcement. They all agreed to go over to one of the witness' residence when the bar closed at 2 a.m. After he finished closing the bar at approximately 3 a.m., the bartender drove to the house and observed Norman arguing with the two victims. Among them are the three officers who have been identified as being involved in the shooting: McLean, Nord and Torok. 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. The new year is going to bring another political book our way, and its The GFPD has not yet released the name of the person. 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