A judge set bail at $1 million for a 24-year-old Three Forks man charged with killing two brothers during a weekend fight. THREE FORKS, Mont. Norman's next court appearance was set for Feb. 11 in district court. They found two deceased males that were on scene there, said Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer. 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. All three witnesses said they went up to the victims, saw they had gunshot wounds and called 9-1-1. The Gallatin County Sheriff's Office has released the victims' names as Brendan Estabrook of Three Forks and Chase Estabrook of Butte. There are no current threats to the community of Three Forks related to this 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. According to Sheriff Springer, they believe they have located the weapon they believed was used in the shooting. After a report of shots fired in Three Forks early on Saturday, January 15, 2022, two men were found deceased. Joe Biden Was Reportedly Shocked by the Letter Donald Trump Left Him After Leaving the White House. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. We are saddened by this event. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. He was then taken to a hospital by an unknown person in an unknown vehicle, where he was pronounced dead a short time later. 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). An investigation into this incident is still ongoing. 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. P.O. 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. A K-9 unit searches near the scene of a double homicide in Three Forks. Two men have been charged after a body was found in the Rimini area. Additionally, records indicated Norman was affiliated with his father's address. 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. These individuals had a prior altercation in the early morning hours," Springer said. You kind of get that sinking feeling in your stomach when you see something like that, says Bjorndal. Obtained by ABC News. Owner of The Shoppe Pastry and Coffeehouse, Rikayla Bjorndal, says seeing that notification gave her an unsettling feeling. Norman was arrested under suspicion of two counts of deliberate homicide and is being jailed at the Gallatin County Detention Center on no bond. The witness observed Norman fleeing the scene while the two victims were lying on the ground. Kalispell, MT 59901 Deputies also identified Nickols Thieme, Dylan Strozzi, and Raine Setter as witnesses who were still on scene. Law enforcement contacted and detained Norman at his home and then they brought him to the Gallatin County Detention Center. Man accused in death of two brothers in Three Forks appears in Justice CourtTwo dead: Investigation into Three Forks shooting continuesBrothers identified as victims in Three Forks shooting, man arrested on two homicide counts. 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 witness provided Emens with a drink receipt indicating Norman used a credit card using the name of Zachary E. Norman. Terms of Use | 727 East Idaho All three witnesses reportedly told detectives they, the suspect,identified as Zachary "Zac" Norman, and the two victims were at a bar. 2023 Flathead Beacon, All Rights Reserved. The bartender called 911 after discovering the victims suffered what appeared to be multiple gunshot wounds. The Sheriff's Office was able to identify those involved right before 8 a.m. and were being questioned by Detectives. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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Sheriff Dan Springer identified the victims of the early Saturday shooting as Chase Estabrook, 32, of Butte and Brendan Estabrook, 31, of Three Forks. Officers responded to the scene approximately 20 minutes after the first call came in. We will update this story with any further information we receive. 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. We will update you when we get more information. It has been updated to reflect two shooting deaths that happened on January 25 in Billings. Charging documents said a car with the license plate registered in Norman's father's name was parked at the witness' home. Jeans, Timberland hiking boots, and bleach were also found near Norman's room. The victims have been identified as brothers, Brendan Estabrook, 32 of Three Forks, and Chase Estabrook, 31 of Butte. Winds light and variable.. The victim was transported to a local hospital. Local news headlines from NonStop Local in Great Falls and Helena - delivered to your email inbox every weekday. The witness stated he believed the fight had ended when Norman walked away from the residence, followed by the victims. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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. A second reporting party stated they believed both victims were dead as a result of their wounds. Broadwater County sheriffs deputy Mason Moore was shot and killed Tuesday morning near Three Forks. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. From the Big Story to the 3 Things to Know - we have the moment's essential headlines. 2:51 p.m.: This story has been updated with more information about the events that allegedly preceded the shooting. A public notice was put out around 6:45 a.m. to alert residents to an increase in law enforcement presence in Three Forks. Judge Adams ordered Norman not to leave the state, with no possession of firearms or possession of alcohol. This is an ongoing investigation and there will continue to be a large law enforcement presence in the Three Forks area for a while.". A 36 yoa suspect was located in the area. Voice photo by Melissa Jenkins. Click here to read more. 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. 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. Ammunition found in the handgun reportedly appeared to match the spent casings found at the crime scene. Use of this site is subject to the Flathead Beacon's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Interviews are also being conducted with witnesses and other people of interest. BOZEMAN - The man accused of shooting and killing two brothers early Saturday morning appeared in Gallatin County Justice Court Tuesday morning. (NMB) The victims of a fatal shooting in Three Forks early Saturday have been identified. The Flathead County Sheriffs Office is investgating after a man was killed in Kalispell. Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer shared more information on a shooting in Three Forks, including the identity of the suspect and victims involved. On Sunday, Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer identified the victims as brothers Brendan Estabrook, 32 of Three Forks, and Chase Estabrook, Charging documents alleged the ammunition in the gun's magazine appeared to be exactly the same as the casings found at the crime scene. 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. Local news headlines from NonStop Local in Missoula and Kalispell - delivered to your email inbox every weekday. 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. Suspect and victims involved in Three Forks shooting identified +2. January 17, 2022 Josh Margolis State News THREE FORKS, Mont. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. Fifteen-year old Khoen Parker was the victim of a homicide in the Billings Heights. 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. 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. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. Two people were found dead with gunshot wounds in Billings. 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. Charging documents wont be available until Tuesday when the courts open after the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, officials said. County officials said two people in Three Forks are dead and that this was not a random incident. Privacy Policy 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. 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. Norman's attorney noted that he has no criminal history and had requested bail of $10,000. The new year is going to bring another political book our way, and its not about Donald Trump this time. 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. After arriving on scene, | conducted an interview with Thieme. (NMB) The victims of a fatal shooting in Three Forks early Saturday have been identified. Low 24F. 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. Two men dead, one person in custody after a shooting in Three Forks. 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