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. Residents are encouraged to stay in their homes with their doors locked and report any suspicious activity immediately to 911. Charging documents alleged the ammunition in the gun's magazine appeared to be exactly the same as the casings found at the crime scene. 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. 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. 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. Fifteen-year old Khoen Parker was the victim of a homicide in the Billings Heights. The bartender called 911 after discovering the victims suffered what appeared to be multiple gunshot wounds. This is a developing story, please check back for updates. A few flurries or snow showers possible. Those around the neighborhood and at The Shoppe say they still have more questions than answers. According to court Get the latest headlines on local sports! There was a problem saving your notification. Law enforcement contacted and detained Norman at his home and then they brought him to the Gallatin County Detention Center. Check out the new NonstopLocal.com. The two Estabrook brothers were found dead when officers arrived at the scene. The first witness, who is a bartender at the Sacajawea Bar, told investigators the two victims were at the bar earlier in the evening and they all agreed to go a residence after closing. Norman was then detained at this residence after deputies tracked his address by using a records check on a vehicle left in the driveway, and then transported to the Law and Justice Center in Bozeman. 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. Success! Norman's father told law enforcement officials he woke up at some point early in the morning and that his son was in his bedroom saying "unintelligible" things. The documents reported detectives found a wet sweater in the bathtub that appeared to have been washed. 727 East Idaho Gallatin County has released the details of last weekend's shooting in Three Forks. Norman's father told detectives he woke up and found Norman in his father's bedroom the morning after the incident and was sayingincomprehensiblethings. Among them are the three officers who have been identified as being involved in the shooting: McLean, Nord and Torok. Bail was set at $1 million for a 24-year-old Three Forks man charged with killing two brothers during a weekend fight. This was not a random act of violence. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Click here to read more. At this point, there have been no arrests. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The victims and the suspected shooter had been involved in an altercation at a residence that spilled out into the street. 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All three witnesses reportedly told detectives they, the suspect,identified as Zachary "Zac" Norman, and the two victims were at a bar. 2:51 p.m.: This story has been updated with more information about the events that allegedly preceded the shooting. According Both witnesses stated they heard gunshots or loud noises and subsequently discovered Brendan and Chase Estabrook lying on the ground with what appeared to be multiple gunshot wounds. BOZEMAN, Mont. Considerable cloudiness. (NMB) The victims of a fatal shooting in Three Forks early Saturday have been identified. A 24-year-old suspect is charged with two counts of deliberate homicide and the gun has been located, Springer said. In the affidavit, Emens states Norman was subsequently contacted and detained at his residence and then transported to the Gallatin County Law and Justice Center, and due to the circumstances, it would be determined his residence would be secured pending the application of a search warrant. Local news headlines from NonStop Local Bozeman and Butte - delivered to your email inbox every weekday. Zachary Eugene Norman, a 24-year-old male from Three The Flathead County Sheriffs Office is investgating after a man was killed in Kalispell. Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer said the people involved had a "prior altercation" before the shooting took place. 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. According to the charging documents, the first witness then heard a "commotion" and observed more fighting near the previously mentioned intersection. Brothers Brendon Estabrook, 32 from Three Forks, and Chase Estabrook, 31, from Butte were killed Saturday, Jan. 15. He then saw Norman flee the scene. 406-755-7000. Base officials said Torres was rushed Privacy Policy Sign up for our newsletter and get the best of the Beacon delivered every day to your inbox. Joe Biden Was Reportedly Shocked by the Letter Donald Trump Left Him After Leaving the White House. BOZEMAN, Mont. 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. A judge set bail at $1 million for a 24-year-old Three Forks man charged with killing two brothers during a weekend fight. Kalispell, MT 59901 (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. Mostly cloudy skies. (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 (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. Click here to read more. A Montana sheriffs deputy was shot and killed during an early morning traffic stop Tuesday. A second reporting party stated they believed both victims were dead as a result of their wounds. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. 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. We are saddened by this event. 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. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Normans omnibus hearing is set for March 18, 2022. 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 BOZEMAN, Mont. 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. P.O. 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. However, he eventually stated he remembered carrying his concealed handgun when he went to the bar. 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. 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. Two brothers have been identified as the victims in an alleged Three Forks homicide that occurred early Saturday morning. Click here to read more. 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. 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. We'll continue to follow this story and will update as more information is provided. 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