Owen Ireland, age 13

Lost to gun violence on August 23, 2026 in Billings, Montana.

Photo sources:

• Aug 25: New York Post: Montana gunman who massacred 8 family members at Sunday dinner ID’d as clues about possible motive revealed

News sources:

• Aug 25: https://www.wlox.com: Man killed 8 relatives, including 4 kids, at Sunday dinner, family spokesperson says
• The Independent: Eight people killed by gunman in Montana home before it was set ablaze
• KXLH News Helena: Sheriff: Multiple people dead following fire and shooting at Billings home
• Gun Violence Archive

Also killed were:

• Barbara A Smith, age 72
• Charlotte Ghekiere, age 12
• Chloe Ireland, age 7
• Dana Craig Smith, age 73
• Evelyn Smith, age 90
• Landon Ghekiere, age 15
• Megan Ghekiere, age 39

Other nearby fatal shootings:

• Billings, MT - July 19, 2026
• Billings, MT - April 23, 2026
• Billings, MT - January 16, 2026
• Billings, MT - July 23, 2025
• Billings, MT - November 7, 2024