A Montana man killed 8 relatives, including 4 kids, at Sunday dinner, a family spokesperson says
Summary
A man in Billings, Montana, killed eight family members, including four children, during a Sunday dinner before killing himself. The victims ranged in age from a 7-year-old girl to a great-grandmother in her 90s.Key Facts
- The incident happened on Sunday evening at a home in Billings, Montana.
- Eight relatives were killed, representing four generations of a blended family.
- The youngest victim was a 7-year-old girl; the oldest was a great-grandmother in her 90s.
- The man who killed them also died by shooting himself.
- Police heard gunshots and found the house on fire when they arrived.
- Neighbors initially thought the gunshots were fireworks.
- Police arrived with tactical gear and long guns and found black smoke coming from the house.
- Jennifer Mercer, a family spokesperson, set up a fundraiser to help with funeral and other expenses.
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