Investigators sift for evidence at burned Montana home where 8 family members were killed at dinner
A man shot and killed eight of his relatives, including four children, during a family dinner at a home outside Billings, Montana. He died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. This happened weeks after his parents had asked him to move out.
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7 sourcesMontana man reportedly asked to leave parents’ home before opening fire
A Montana man killed 8 relatives, including 4 kids, at Sunday dinner, family says
Montana Man Killed 8 Relatives, Including 4 Kids, At Sunday Dinner, Family Member Says
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17 sources8 victims and suspect identified in Billings, Montana, shooting and fire
Billings, Montana shooting: 8 relatives killed, including 4 kids, during family dinner
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7 sources‘Unbelievable’ belongings recovered after gunman kills his 8 family members before setting Montana home on fire
12-year-old girl killed in Montana massacre was ‘hero’ who called 911 to try to save family
Montana man who killed 4 children, 4 other family members at Sunday dinner was asked to move out: relative
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Eight dead, including four children, after Montana man opens fire at family dinner
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2 articlesMultiple people killed in shooting at Montana home also set on fire, officials say
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3 developments- Aug 24Multiple people dead, including kids, in shooting and fire at Montana home
- Aug 25A Montana man killed 8 relatives, including 4 kids, at Sunday dinner, a family spokesperson says
- Aug 26Only center coverage:Who Was Alan Smith? Montana Man Who Killed 8 Relatives At Sunday Dinner
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