A Montana man killed 8 relatives, including 4 kids, at Sunday dinner, a family spokesperson says
Authorities say the suspect killed relatives at a family dinner before setting the home on fire, and investigators say the scene may take days to process.
- On Sunday, August 23, 2026, a shooting and fire at a Billings, Montana, home killed multiple adults and children. Police responded to an active shooter call at around 6 p.m. local time.
- The Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office described the origins as a "family disturbance," confirming the perpetrator knew the targeted individuals and the violence was not a random act.
- Officers arrived within 15 minutes, hearing gunshots from the backyard where a man was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The Billings Fire Department responded as flames prevented rescue efforts.
- Authorities have identified all victims, though Sgt. Jeff Stovall of the Billings Police Department stated names and ages remain withheld to protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation.
- Officials confirmed there is no further danger to the public, though the crime scene remains unstable. Additional information is expected on Wednesday, August 26, after authorities complete their assessment.
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Investigators sift for evidence at burned Montana home where 8 family members were killed at dinner
Investigators are sifting through the charred remnants of a Montana home where four generations of a family were killed as they gathered for Sunday dinner. The Yellowstone County sheriff said at a news conference Wednesday that investigators had “some idea”…
Montana Man Kills 8 Relatives, Including 4 Children, at Family Dinner Before Setting Home Ablaze
BILLINGS, Mont. – A 44-year-old man opened fire during a family dinner Sunday evening at a home outside Billings, killing eight of his relatives spanning four generations, including four children. before setting the house on fire and fatally shooting himself, authorities and family members said. Police responded to a 911 call reporting a family disturbance and shooting at a residence on White Star Circle around 6 p.m. on Aug. 23. Dispatchers he…
Eight people, including four children, were reported to have lost their lives in a house in Billings, Montana, in what appears to be a family dispute.
A shooting in a house in Billings, Montana, left several adults and children dead. Police investigate the fact as a family dispute.
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