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12-year-old girl killed in Montana massacre was ‘hero’ who called 911 to try to save family

Charlotte Ghekiere, 12, raised the alarm Sunday evening when Alan Smith -- her stepmom's "hermit" brother -- opened fire on his family that had gathered at the Billings home for dinner.

Curated by Brimstone Editorial Desk · Source: NY Post ·
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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated culture & society brief. The source report from NY Post says: Charlotte Ghekiere, 12, raised the alarm Sunday evening when Alan Smith -- her stepmom's "hermit" brother -- opened fire on his family that had gathered at the Billings home for dinner.

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  • Primary source: NY Post
  • Published: Aug 26, 2026, 1:12 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: Culture & Society
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