{
  "id": 3354384,
  "title": "A Montana man killed 8 relatives, including 4 kids, at Sunday dinner, a family spokesperson says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/a-montana-man-killed-8-relatives-including-4-kids-at-sunday-dinner-a",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T21:25:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/world/2026/08/25/a-montana-man-killed-8-relatives-including-4-kids-at-sunday-dinner-a-family-spokesperson-says"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Sunday evening in Billings, Montana, a man brutally murdered eight members of his blended family at a Sunday dinner, including four children. After the heinous act, the perpetrator took his own life, a family spokesperson informed The Associated Press. The victims spanned four generations, from a great-grandmother in her 90s to a 7-year-old girl. The family spokesperson, Jennifer Mercer, authorized to release these details, identified the victims. Police arrived at the scene and were met with gunshots and a house engulfed in flames. They confirmed multiple fatalities, with one person having inflicted the fatal wound upon themselves. A neighbor heard what he initially thought were fireworks around 6 p.m. on Sunday but was alerted later about a shooting on the cul-de-sac. Upon rushing outside, he found police in tactical gear, taking cover behind vehicles, as thick black smoke billowed from the home.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/who-is-adam-ghekiere-gofundme-launched-for-first-responder-as-wife",
        "published": "2026-08-25T16:15:57.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "A Montana man killed 8 relatives, including 4 kids, at Sunday dinner, a family spokesperson says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/a-montana-man-killed-8-relatives-including-4-kids-at-sunday-dinner-a-3360878",
        "published": "2026-08-25T21:53:02.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}