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Multiple dead, including children, in Montana shooting and house fire
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- A shooting and subsequent fire at a Billings, Montana home resulted in multiple deaths, including children, in what authorities described as a family disturbance.
- The gunman died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and the exact number, names, and ages of the victims have not been released pending investigation.
- The incident occurred Sunday evening in the West End neighborhood, with police arriving within 10 minutes and encountering gunfire before the home was engulfed in flames three minutes later.
- Firefighters faced challenges due to limited water access and fewer fire hydrants, which hindered efforts to control the blaze that ultimately consumed the residence.
- Investigations into the cause of the fire and the motive for the shooting are ongoing, with officials withholding certain details to protect the integrity of the case.
