# Billings family mass shooting and arson > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/billings-family-mass-shooting-and-arson > Updated: 2026-08-26T23:18:15.000Z. Sources: 111. Developments: 2. In Billings, Montana, a mass shooting and subsequent arson resulted in the deaths of eight family members spanning four generations. The suspect, 44-year-old Alan Smith, reportedly opened fire during a weekly family dinner at the home of his parents, Dana and Barb Smith, after being asked to move out several weeks earlier. Following the shooting, multiple fires were set inside the residence, which significantly hampered rescue efforts and the recovery of evidence. The victims, whose ages ranged from 7 to 92, included Smith’s grandmother, his parents, his younger sister, and her two children, specifically naming Owen and Chloe Ireland, as well as Landon and Ghekiere. Authorities report that Smith died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound shortly after police arrived. Recent updates indicate that the investigation is being complicated by the structural instability of the residence and a lack of fire hydrants in the subdivision, which delayed firefighting efforts. The fire was severe enough to burn the structure to its foundation. Investigators are currently sifting through charred remains to reconstruct the scene and determine the exact cause of death for each victim. Yellowstone County Sheriff Kent O’Donnell stated that the investigation is complex, noting that “many questions may remain unanswered as the victims are no longer able to provide testimony.” The incident is being treated as a family conflict stemming from a dispute regarding Smith’s living arrangements. ## Claims - Eight family members were killed in a shooting and fire in Billings, Montana. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The 44-year-old suspect, Alan Smith, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after police arrived. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The victims included four generations of a family, with ages ranging from 7 to 92 years old. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Multiple fires were intentionally set inside the residence during the incident. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The suspect had been asked to move out of his parents' home weeks prior to the attack. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The lack of fire hydrants in the subdivision delayed efforts to combat the blaze. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-26: Billings, Montana: Eight family members killed in shooting and fire Eight family members, aged 7 to 92, were killed in a shooting and fire at a home near Billings, Montana. Authorities identified the suspect as 44-year-old Alan Smith, who died by suicide. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/billings-investigators-probe-fatal-family-massacre-and-arson ### 2026-08-24: Billings, Montana: Eight family members killed in shooting and fire Eight family members, including four children, were killed in a shooting and house fire in Billings, Montana. The suspect, 44-year-old Alan Smith, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. 106 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/billings-montana-shooting-and-house-fire-leave-multiple-dead --- Cite as: Billings family mass shooting and arson. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/billings-family-mass-shooting-and-arson