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Great Falls Police have released more information about Saturday night's murder-suicide on 12th Avenue South.

The shooter, John Lesh, had apparently stolen property from his neighbors in the past, which led to altercations between Lesh and his neighbor, Christian Weiland.

Lesh apparently targeted Christian and Rachelle Weiland just minutes after stabbing Connie Popham to death in the home they shared.

Lesh knocked on the Weiland's door, and when Christian Weiland greeted him, he fired one shot, grazing the Weiland. Lesh then shot at Rachelle Weiland through the window before killing himself. Rachelle was not hit.

In their report, police also stated that Lesh called an associate twice on the evening of the shooting; the first was at about 6:30 pm, and Lesh told the other person that he and Connie were arguing. During the second call, made shortly after 7:00 pm, Lesh told the other person that he had stabbed Connie to death and that he was going to commit suicide.

Authorities have not disclosed the name of the person that Lesh called. It is not known what triggered the deadly incident.

(August 28, 2010, 7:17 pm) FIRST ON KRTV.COM: Great Falls police have reported that shots have been fired in the 400 block of 12th Avenue South in the Prospect Heights neighborhood.

Scanner discussion indicates that one and possibly two people have been shot; initial reports indicate that one of the people involved may be suffering from a self-inflicted wound.

Emergency personnel are at two locations in the area; initial reports indicate that one person is being treated for unknown injuries in the backyard of 426 12th Avenue South, and that another person is being treated by medical personnel at 416 12th Avenue South.

There are nine police cars, two ambulances, and two fire trucks at the scene. Katie Stukey is at the scene and we will provide additional information shortly.