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UPDATE: Suspects charged in shooting death of Butte man

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Posted at 11:57 AM, Dec 21, 2021
and last updated 2021-12-21 16:59:57-05

UPDATE: Two 32-year-old men are behind bars on Tuesday, charged in connection with the Sunday shooting death of 42-year-old William Harris.

Nicholas Jaegar and Jay Hubber, both of Butte, are charged with deliberate homicide and aggravated burglary. Bail for each man was set at $250,000.

No further details were immediately available. We will update you as we get more information.

RELATED: Neighbors react to fatal shooting at Butte residence



(first report)

BUTTE - The Butte-Silver Bow Coroner identified the victim in Sunday’s fatal shooting as 42-year-old William Harris of Butte.

Harris was shot and killed at his residence at 815 Main Street about 6:55 p.m. Sunday.

Butte Sheriff Ed Lester said two people are expected to be charged in connection with this incident this afternoon, however, the identities of the suspects have not been released.