A family dinner ended in tragedy. Now a Montana community wants answers

A family gathering in Montana ended with multiple deaths involving gunfire and fire. Authorities are investigating what happened. The community is seeking answers about the incident.

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A family dinner ended in tragedy. Now a Montana community wants answers

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A family dinner ended in tragedy. Now a Montana community wants answers

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A family dinner ended in tragedy. Now a Montana community wants answers

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