Eight dead, including four children, after Montana man opens fire at family dinner

Eight members of a Montana family, including four children, were killed after a man opened fire during a family dinner before the home was set on fire and the suspect fatally shot himself.

Eight dead, including four children, after Montana man opens fire at family dinner

TL;DR

  • Eight members of a Montana family were killed in a shooting incident.
  • Four children were among the eight victims.
  • The suspect, identified as Alan Smith (44), opened fire during a family dinner.
  • Victims included Smith's parents, grandmother, and sister, with ages ranging from 7 to 90s.
  • The suspect lived with his parents until asked to move out.
  • Smith returned to the home and committed the shooting.
  • The home was set on fire after the shooting.
  • The suspect fatally shot himself.