Who was Alan Smith? All we know about Montana man who killed 8 relatives, including 4 kids, at Sunday dinner

Alan Smith, a 44-year-old man from Montana, has been accused of killing eight relatives during a Sunday dinner at his home. The victims included four children ranging in age from a seven-year-old girl to a great-grandmother in her 90s. Alan's parents, who were also killed in the shooting, had asked him to move out just weeks prior.

However, he returned to the house and opened fire, eventually suffering a self-inflicted gunshot wound before dying. The incident occurred after the family came together for a meal, with Alan's former wife and two children among the victims. Alan's history of mental health issues and lack of employment prior to the shooting were noted, but no prior arrests or charges were found in criminal records.

The investigation was complicated by concerns about the structural integrity of the house after it was engulfed in flames. Among the victims were Alan's ex-wife, Megan Ghekiere, and their two children, Owen Ireland, 13, and Chloe Ireland, 7. The family was described as loving and close, with Charlotte Ghekiere being called a hero for calling 911 and attempting to save her family.