Great Falls, MT – A Heart Butte man has been sentenced to six years and six months in prison for shooting up a house with a hunting rifle, injuring three occupants on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation. David Eugene Wing, 44, pleaded guilty in October 2021 to assault with a dangerous weapon and with carrying a firearm in commission of a crime of violence.
On January 1, 2020, during a New Year’s Eve party at a Lodge Pole residence, Wing was involved in a fight with multiple individuals after he slapped an individual, identified as Jane Doe. Wing left the party intoxicated and angry and drove to a nearby residence where he retrieved a 22-250 caliber hunting rifle. Individuals at the party warned everyone there that Wing likely would return with a gun for revenge.
Wing drove back to the residence and fired three or four rounds into the residence with intent to harm Jane Doe and others he felt had attacked him. Shrapnel struck and injured Jane Doe, a minor child, and another individual, identified as Jane Doe 2. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, FBI, and the Fort Belknap Police Department investigated the case.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Jared C. Cobell prosecuted the case. The sentencing was handed down by Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris. Wing will also serve three years of supervised release following his prison sentence.
Wing’s actions were a senseless act of violence that put innocent lives at risk. The Fort Belknap Indian Reservation is a tight-knit community, and this incident has left many shaken. The sentencing brings a measure of justice to the victims and their families.
As the community continues to heal, the Grimy Times will continue to report on the case and provide updates on the status of Wing’s prison sentence.
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Key Facts
- State: Montana
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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