His body was taken to the Montana Crime Lab in Billings for autopsy on Wednesday. Marshals on 26th Street South near 7th Avenue South at about 5:40 a.m. Gardipee, 41 years old, was shot by Deputy U.S. Petroleum County Coroner RJ Brown released the name on Wednesday morning.

In addition, Ricky Lee Gardipee has been identified as the suspect in the three murders. We have not yet been able to confirm whether any of them were employees or customers at the casino. (WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 10:43 am) The names of the three people who were killed at a casino in Great Falls on Tuesday have been released.Ĭascade County Sheriff Jesse Slaughter says the three have been identified as Cheryl Ann Larson, 53 years old Wendy Joanne Carlson, 60 and Steve Mitchell Hale, 61. We have not yet been able to confirm whether any of them were employees or customers at the casino.Ī fourth person is currently hospitalized at Benefis Health System and is expected to survive his injuries.Īuthorities have not released information about the possible motive for the deaths, such as an attempted robbery or other reasons, and are continuing to investigate. The three people who were killed at the Emerald City Casino on 10th Avenue South were identified by Cascade County Sheriff Jesse Slaughter as Cheryl Ann Larson, 53 years old Wendy Joanne Carlson, 60 and Steve Mitchell Hale, 61. Williams told KRTV that they are doing this so that 'our community can come together and show our respect for those who left us far too soon in such a horrific event.' It will be at the Amigo Lounge (1200 7th Street South) on Friday, December 20, at 7pm.

The vigil is being organized by Brittney Williams, Michelle Brandt, and Kayla Dutton. GREAT FALLS - A public vigil is being planned to remember the three people who were killed in Great Falls early Tuesday.

Emerald city casino shooting