Tragedy at Montana Home Claims 8 Lives | Monroe Louisiana News

Monroe Louisiana News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 26, 2026 · 1m

A horrific family massacre in Billings, Montana, left eight dead—including four children—when 44-year-old Alan Smith opened fire on his own kin during a gathering, reportedly triggered by his parents’ demand he move out. Victims spanned four generations, from a 90-year-old great-grandmother to a 7-year-old girl. The home erupted in flames as police arrived, and Smith died by suicide. Amid the chaos, 12-year-old Charlotte Ghekiere bravely dialed 911 from inside the burning house. The tight-knit Smith family, who had relocated from Seattle, was shattered by the tragedy, with neighbors and loved…