‘Way too many guns around’: experts say firearm access key factor in spate of US family killings
Investigators work at the scene in Billings, Montana, where a man killed eight of his relatives in August. Photograph: Matthew Brown/APView image in fullscreenInvestigators work at the scene in Billings, Montana, where a man killed eight of his relatives in August. Weeks later, he killed four generations of his family at a Sunday dinner.The father of two of the children killed told the Associated Press that Smith had been verbally abusive and a hermit.“There were many red flags and many people spoke out,” said Brad Ireland, the father.
- ▪Investigators work at the scene in Billings, Montana, where a man killed eight of his relatives in August.
- ▪Photograph: Matthew Brown/APView image in fullscreenInvestigators work at the scene in Billings, Montana, where a man killed eight of his relatives in August.
- ▪Weeks later, he killed four generations of his family at a Sunday dinner.The father of two of the children killed told the Associated Press that Smith had been verbally abusive and a hermit.“There were many red flags and many people spoke o
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Investigators work at the scene in Billings, Montana, where a man killed eight of his relatives in August. Photograph: Matthew Brown/APView image in fullscreenInvestigators work at the scene in Billings, Montana, where a man killed eight of his relatives in August. Photograph: Matthew Brown/APUS news‘Way too many guns around’: experts say firearm access key factor in spate of US family killingsActs of ‘familicide’ have increased dramatically this year – in the US, the killer is more likely to have easy access to a gunEric BergerSat 19 Sep 2026 08.00 EDTLast modified on Sat 19 Sep 2026 08.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe US is often known globally for its shocking levels of violence, but acts of “family annihilation” or “familicide” rank among the most disturbing of crimes.They…
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