Montana Family Tragedy Leaves Eight Dead | San Antonio News

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 27, 2026 · 1m

A horrific mass shooting and fire in Billings, Montana, left eight dead—including four children—during what was supposed to be a family dinner. The 44-year-old suspect, Alan Smith, reportedly a relative of the victims, had been asked to move out by his parents, who were among those killed. A 12-year-old girl, Charlotte Ghekiere, bravely called 911 before being fatally injured. Flames engulfed the home before police arrived, forcing investigators to wait for the blaze to subside and complicating recovery efforts. The community is reeling from this senseless tragedy as authorities continue…