GREAT FALLS Treyson Sharp, charged for the shooting death of Jadie Butterfly, changed his plea in federal court in Great Falls on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

The Montana Department of Justice alleges that Sharp fired a gun while pointing it at Butterfly, killing her, in December 2024.

From court documents:

Sharp, 21 years old, was arraigned in August on charges of involuntary manslaughter and possession of an unlawful firearm.

Prosecutors dropped the gun charge as part of a plea deal, meaning Sharp faced only the involuntary manslaughter charge.

During his court appearance on Tuesday, Sharp pleaded guilty to the charge.

Sentencing is set for February 11, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Sharp faces a maximum of eight years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and 3 years of supervised release as part of th

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