NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 26, 2026Miami-Dade
Montana man kills eight relatives at family gathering
A man killed eight of his relatives, including four children, during a Sunday dinner at a residence near Billings, Montana. The incident occurred weeks after the suspect's parents requested that he move out of their home.
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This event resulted in the loss of eight lives, including four children, in a domestic violence incident near Billings, Montana.
Key Facts
- Eight people were killed in a shooting incident.
- Four of the victims were children.
- The incident took place at a home outside Billings, Montana.
- The victims were gathered for a Sunday dinner.
- The suspect had been asked by his parents to move out of their home weeks prior to the incident.
Who's Mentioned
personJennifer Mercer“Neighbor and family friend organizing fundraising.”personOwen Ireland“Victim.”personCharlotte Ghekiere“Victim who called 911.”personDana Smith“Victim.”organizationAssociated Press“News agency reporting the event.”personAlan Smith“Suspect in the shooting and fire.”personEvelyn Smith“Victim.”locationBillings“City where the incident occurred.”organizationEastern Washington University“University attended by the suspect.”locationMontana“State where the incident occurred.”personLandon Ghekiere“Victim.”personJeff Stovall“Spokesperson for the Billings Police Department.”personBarb Smith“Victim.”personMegan Ghekiere“Victim.”personMatt Hoppel“Billings Fire Department Chief.”personChloe Ireland“Victim.”personBrad Ireland“Relative of the victims who provided details to the AP.”personAdam Ghekiere“Husband of Megan Ghekiere.”