Billings shooting and house fire leave multiple dead, including children

Several people, including children, are dead in Billings after a family disturbance escalated to gunfire and a home blaze. Authorities say a male suspect was taken into custody with a self-inflicted gunshot wound and died later; the fire hindered rescue and recovery efforts, and victims’ ages or relationships haven’t been released. Residents were evacuated but returned home, and authorities have not disclosed a motive; more information is expected Aug. 26.