Now-Dead Suspect Opened Fire at Responders After Eight Killed, House Set on Fire
315 White Star Cir
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Summary
- A shooting and fire incident at a home in Billings, Montana, resulted in the deaths of eight individuals, including four adults and four juveniles.
- The suspect, who fired at firefighters responding to the blaze, was found dead outside the residence from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
- The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not yet released the identities of the victims or the suspect.
Timeline
Multiple agencies are continuing to process the crime scene, with victim recovery efforts ongoing.
Police only identified the victims as four adults and four juveniles.
An update from the Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that investigators believe a total of eight victims were killed.
Authorities have not yet identified any of the victims or the suspect.
An investigation remains ongoing at the burned-out residence.
Police did not specify the exact number of people who were found dead inside the burned home, though law enforcement indicated multiple adults and children were killed.
Police indicated the man was found dead outside the home with what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The press conference provided details on the large police response after firefighters attempting to attack a burning residence were fired upon by a now-dead suspect.
An update from the Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office confirmed multiple people were killed during the incident.
The area is now secure, and police are letting residents back into their homes.
Police are asking people to steer clear of the area at 315 White Star Circle as they investigate.
One person was taken to the hospital in unknown condition, per police, and authorities haven't said anything yet about possible fatalities. Police Sgt. Jeff Stovall said the call drew a heavy response with multiple agencies on scene, and the entire block has been evacuated while crews handle it.
Officers who responded found the house fully in flames, and crews were still fighting the fire inside as of the latest update, according to KTVQ and KULR-8.
Billings Police are working an active scene in the city's West End after a shots-fired call at a home on White Star Circle Sunday evening.
Incident reported at 315 White Star Cir.
Multiple agencies are continuing to process the crime scene, with victim recovery efforts ongoing.
Police only identified the victims as four adults and four juveniles.
An update from the Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that investigators believe a total of eight victims were killed.
Authorities have not yet identified any of the victims or the suspect.
An investigation remains ongoing at the burned-out residence.
Police did not specify the exact number of people who were found dead inside the burned home, though law enforcement indicated multiple adults and children were killed.
Police indicated the man was found dead outside the home with what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The press conference provided details on the large police response after firefighters attempting to attack a burning residence were fired upon by a now-dead suspect.
An update from the Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office confirmed multiple people were killed during the incident.
The area is now secure, and police are letting residents back into their homes.
Police are asking people to steer clear of the area at 315 White Star Circle as they investigate.
One person was taken to the hospital in unknown condition, per police, and authorities haven't said anything yet about possible fatalities. Police Sgt. Jeff Stovall said the call drew a heavy response with multiple agencies on scene, and the entire block has been evacuated while crews handle it.
Officers who responded found the house fully in flames, and crews were still fighting the fire inside as of the latest update, according to KTVQ and KULR-8.
Billings Police are working an active scene in the city's West End after a shots-fired call at a home on White Star Circle Sunday evening.
Incident reported at 315 White Star Cir.
Multiple agencies are continuing to process the crime scene, with victim recovery efforts ongoing.
Police only identified the victims as four adults and four juveniles.
An update from the Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that investigators believe a total of eight victims were killed.
Authorities have not yet identified any of the victims or the suspect.
An investigation remains ongoing at the burned-out residence.
Police did not specify the exact number of people who were found dead inside the burned home, though law enforcement indicated multiple adults and children were killed.
Police indicated the man was found dead outside the home with what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The press conference provided details on the large police response after firefighters attempting to attack a burning residence were fired upon by a now-dead suspect.
An update from the Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office confirmed multiple people were killed during the incident.
The area is now secure, and police are letting residents back into their homes.
Police are asking people to steer clear of the area at 315 White Star Circle as they investigate.
One person was taken to the hospital in unknown condition, per police, and authorities haven't said anything yet about possible fatalities. Police Sgt. Jeff Stovall said the call drew a heavy response with multiple agencies on scene, and the entire block has been evacuated while crews handle it.
Officers who responded found the house fully in flames, and crews were still fighting the fire inside as of the latest update, according to KTVQ and KULR-8.
Billings Police are working an active scene in the city's West End after a shots-fired call at a home on White Star Circle Sunday evening.
Incident reported at 315 White Star Cir.
Multiple agencies are continuing to process the crime scene, with victim recovery efforts ongoing.
Police only identified the victims as four adults and four juveniles.
An update from the Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that investigators believe a total of eight victims were killed.
Authorities have not yet identified any of the victims or the suspect.
An investigation remains ongoing at the burned-out residence.
Police did not specify the exact number of people who were found dead inside the burned home, though law enforcement indicated multiple adults and children were killed.
Police indicated the man was found dead outside the home with what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The press conference provided details on the large police response after firefighters attempting to attack a burning residence were fired upon by a now-dead suspect.
An update from the Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office confirmed multiple people were killed during the incident.
The area is now secure, and police are letting residents back into their homes.
Police are asking people to steer clear of the area at 315 White Star Circle as they investigate.
One person was taken to the hospital in unknown condition, per police, and authorities haven't said anything yet about possible fatalities. Police Sgt. Jeff Stovall said the call drew a heavy response with multiple agencies on scene, and the entire block has been evacuated while crews handle it.
Officers who responded found the house fully in flames, and crews were still fighting the fire inside as of the latest update, according to KTVQ and KULR-8.
Billings Police are working an active scene in the city's West End after a shots-fired call at a home on White Star Circle Sunday evening.
Incident reported at 315 White Star Cir.
Multiple agencies are continuing to process the crime scene, with victim recovery efforts ongoing.
Police only identified the victims as four adults and four juveniles.
An update from the Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that investigators believe a total of eight victims were killed.
Authorities have not yet identified any of the victims or the suspect.
An investigation remains ongoing at the burned-out residence.
Police did not specify the exact number of people who were found dead inside the burned home, though law enforcement indicated multiple adults and children were killed.
Police indicated the man was found dead outside the home with what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The press conference provided details on the large police response after firefighters attempting to attack a burning residence were fired upon by a now-dead suspect.
An update from the Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office confirmed multiple people were killed during the incident.
The area is now secure, and police are letting residents back into their homes.
Police are asking people to steer clear of the area at 315 White Star Circle as they investigate.
One person was taken to the hospital in unknown condition, per police, and authorities haven't said anything yet about possible fatalities. Police Sgt. Jeff Stovall said the call drew a heavy response with multiple agencies on scene, and the entire block has been evacuated while crews handle it.
Officers who responded found the house fully in flames, and crews were still fighting the fire inside as of the latest update, according to KTVQ and KULR-8.
Billings Police are working an active scene in the city's West End after a shots-fired call at a home on White Star Circle Sunday evening.
Incident reported at 315 White Star Cir.
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Another family annihilator huh
@Nightmare_In_Oz I think people are just surprised that it’s not the usual suspects. That’s rare these days.
Family annihilation epidemic this shit is sick
@ZoMar101 damn 😧
Why do people get political/ talk about race when they hear about a death? Evil is evil. R.i.p to the victims
@somephonesomewhere7 nope
Pssy move to blast at the fire department, they only come in to save lives smh
@womanizerbrand fr. They literally aren’t a threat
Another family annihilator huh
@Nightmare_In_Oz I think people are just surprised that it’s not the usual suspects. That’s rare these days.
Family annihilation epidemic this shit is sick
@ZoMar101 damn 😧
Why do people get political/ talk about race when they hear about a death? Evil is evil. R.i.p to the victims
@somephonesomewhere7 nope
Pssy move to blast at the fire department, they only come in to save lives smh
@womanizerbrand fr. They literally aren’t a threat
Another family annihilator huh
@Nightmare_In_Oz I think people are just surprised that it’s not the usual suspects. That’s rare these days.
Family annihilation epidemic this shit is sick
@ZoMar101 damn 😧
Why do people get political/ talk about race when they hear about a death? Evil is evil. R.i.p to the victims
@somephonesomewhere7 nope
Pssy move to blast at the fire department, they only come in to save lives smh
@womanizerbrand fr. They literally aren’t a threat
Another family annihilator huh
@Nightmare_In_Oz I think people are just surprised that it’s not the usual suspects. That’s rare these days.
Family annihilation epidemic this shit is sick
@ZoMar101 damn 😧
Why do people get political/ talk about race when they hear about a death? Evil is evil. R.i.p to the victims
@somephonesomewhere7 nope
Pssy move to blast at the fire department, they only come in to save lives smh
@womanizerbrand fr. They literally aren’t a threat
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Another family annihilator huh
@Nightmare_In_Oz I think people are just surprised that it’s not the usual suspects. That’s rare these days.
Family annihilation epidemic this shit is sick
@ZoMar101 damn 😧
Why do people get political/ talk about race when they hear about a death? Evil is evil. R.i.p to the victims
@somephonesomewhere7 nope
Pssy move to blast at the fire department, they only come in to save lives smh
@womanizerbrand fr. They literally aren’t a threat