Overview
- Responders were called Sunday after a 911 report of gunfire and an unconscious child; officers arrived about 10–15 minutes later, heard more shots, and the house became fully engulfed.
- A man found outside with a self‑inflicted gunshot wound was taken to a hospital and later died, and authorities say they have identified everyone involved but are not releasing names or numbers.
- Fire crews reported encountering active gunfire when they arrived and had to haul water because there were no nearby hydrants, which slowed suppression and blocked rescue efforts.
- Officials confirm that multiple adults and multiple children died; local fundraisers and media name some victims and put the toll at eight, but that figure has not been verified by investigators.
- The Yellowstone County Sheriff’s Office is leading a multi‑agency, multi‑day probe and has asked the public to avoid the scene while evidence is processed and next‑of‑kin notifications are completed.