In Billings, Montana, multiple juveniles and adults died in a shooting and house fire on Sunday evening. The incident began as a family disturbance, with police responding to reports of gunfire at 6:01 p.m. Upon arrival, officers heard gunshots and saw a man in the backyard. The suspect sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound and was taken into custody. The house quickly became engulfed in flames, complicating firefighting efforts. All parties involved, including the suspect, died as a result.
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