The Gallatin County Sheriff's Office released the following statement: "All identified involved persons have been located by law enforcement. 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. (NMB) The victims of a fatal shooting in Three Forks early Saturday have been identified. 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. There was a problem saving your notification. 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. 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. 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. The incident continues to be under investigation and no names have been released by authorities. 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 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. This is an ongoing investigation and there will continue to be a large law enforcement presence in the Three Forks area for a while.". Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer identified the victims as brothers Brendan Estabrook of Three Forks and Chase Estabrook of Butte. Both shooting victims were members of the 319th Reconnaissance Wing, according to a news release Monday from the base. There was an error processing your request. Yong Yue, 63, posing with her two sons, was killed March 16, 2021, in the shootings at a spa in Atlanta. Suspect and victims involved in Three Forks shooting identified +2. 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 These individuals had a prior altercation in the early morning hours," Springer said. They found two deceased males that were on scene there, said Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer. Local news headlines from NonStop Local in Missoula and Kalispell - delivered to your email inbox every weekday. Kalispell, MT 59901 Norman was arrested under suspicion of two counts of deliberate homicide and is being jailed at the Gallatin County Detention Center on no bond. A judge set bail at $1 million for a 24-year-old Three Forks man charged with killing two brothers during a weekend fight. At this point, there have been no arrests. They all agreed to go to one of the witness' homes after the bar closed, according to charging documents. (NMB) The victims of a fatal shooting in Three Forks early Saturday have been identified. He told the investigator that "Zac" later identified as Zachary Norman, was at the bar, along with the other two witnesses and the two brothers. Parker was shot in a parking lot on the southern border of a park. Click here to read more. Ammunition found in the handgun reportedly appeared to match the spent casings found at the crime scene. Norman told detectives he had been wearing blue jeans, a dark "weatherproof" sweatshirt, and Timberland hiking boots. When asked, Norman stated he usually carries a Glock 19 9mm handgun concealed on his person in an inside-the-waistband holster. Zachary Eugene Norman has been charged with shooting and killing two men in Three Forks. Local news headlines from NonStop Local in Great Falls and Helena - delivered to your email inbox every weekday. There are no current threats to the community of Three Forks related to this incident. Tap into Non-Stop News from Montana Right Now! Authorities are investigating a suspected murder-suicide in Lake County. BOZEMAN, Mont. Robert Harvel and Brandon Michael Beckman are each facing a charge of deliberate homicide, or in the alternative deliberate homicide by accountability. County officials said two people in Three Forks are dead and that this was not a random incident. Brothers Brendon Estabrook, 32 from Three Forks, and Chase Estabrook, 31, from Butte were killed Saturday, Jan. 15. Use of this site is subject to the Flathead Beacon's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The two Estabrook brothers were found dead when officers arrived at the scene. The victims and the suspected shooter had been involved in an altercation at a residence that spilled out into the street. You have permission to edit this article. Law enforcement got a search warrant for his home and allegedly found a handgun. The bartender called 911 after discovering the victims suffered what appeared to be multiple gunshot wounds. BOZEMAN, Mont. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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 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. Their bodies were being taken to the state crime lab in Missoula for autopsy, he said Sunday. Normans omnibus hearing is set for March 18, 2022. Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer identified the victims as brothers Brendan Charging documents won't be available until Tuesday when the courts open after the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, officials said. hosting appointment-only COVID vaccine clinic for kids, FWP fruit collection underway in Flathead, Montana Murder Mysteries: The Murdered Priests Part II, Gov. BOZEMAN, Mont. The two other witnesses told detectives that Norman began arguing with the victims and that escalated into a physical altercation. (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 His bond remains at $1M. According to Springer, Norman and the two brothers had met earlier in the night before heading to a house party where a verbal and physical fight took place inside a home before moving out to the street where the shooting took place. All three witnesses said they went up to the victims, saw they had gunshot wounds and called 9-1-1. According 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. The victims have been identified as brothers, Brendan Estabrook, 32 of Three Forks, and Chase Estabrook, 31 of Butte. 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. A few flurries or snow showers possible. MontanaRightNow.com is going 24/7. 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. 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. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. According to the affidavit, Norman provided inconsistent statements throughout the interview, was evasive and claimed he could not remember any of the events. Click here to read more. A Montana sheriffs deputy was shot and killed during an early morning traffic stop Tuesday. On the night of December 7, 1924, one of Billings' oldest unsolved murders took place. Norman, of Three Forks, was appeared Tuesday in Gallatin County Justice Court where his bond was set at $1 million. A 24-year-old suspect is charged with two counts of deliberate homicide and the gun has been located, Springer said. (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 weekend. This was not a random act of violence. The victims will be taken to Missoula for an autopsy before they are released to the care of the funeral home. Box 1423Three Forks, MT 59752Ph: (406) 223-4653, Powered by ROAR Online Publication Software from Lions Light Corporation The fight spilled out into the street where the brothers were shot. Fifteen-year old Khoen Parker was the victim of a homicide in the Billings Heights. We are saddened by this event. According to court Two people were found dead with gunshot wounds in Billings. 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. Charging documents wont be available until Tuesday when the courts open after the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, officials said. Zachary Eugene Norman, a 24-year-old male from Three 2:51 p.m.: This story has been updated with more information about the events that allegedly preceded the shooting. Two brothers have been identified as the victims in an alleged Three Forks homicide that occurred early Saturday morning. An investigation into this incident is still ongoing. They heard gunshots or loud noises outside after the fight and then discovered the victims near the intersection. 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 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. 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. THREE FORKS, Mont. 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 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. Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer said the people involved had a "prior altercation" before the shooting took place. 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. A second reporting party stated they believed both victims were dead as a result of their wounds. Success! Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Sheriff Dan Springer identified the victims of the early Saturday shooting as Chase Estabrook, 32, of Butte and Brendan Estabrook, 31, of Three Forks.