Family Names Eight Relatives Killed in Billings Shooting, Including Four Children

Relatives identified eight members of the same family killed during a weekly dinner in Billings, Montana, including four children ages 7 to 15. Family members identified the suspected gunman as 44-year-old Alan Smith and said he killed his grandmother, parents, sister and the children before setting the house ablaze. Police said the suspect later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound and confirmed four adult and four juvenile victims. Family spokesperson Jennifer Mercer said 12-year-old Charlotte Ghekiere called 911, while fire damage left recovery and evidence work continuing.