Tragedy at Montana Family Gathering | US News

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

In a horrific massacre outside Billings, Montana, 44-year-old Alan Smith allegedly killed eight of his relatives—including four children—during a family dinner, before taking his own life. The attack erupted Sunday evening as gunshots rang out from the backyard, followed by flames that engulfed the home. Among the victims was a 90-something great-grandmother and a 7-year-old girl; 12-year-old Charlotte Ghekiere bravely called 911 from inside, trying to save her family. The suspect had been living with his parents before being asked to leave weeks prior. This tragedy marks one of the deadliest…