Michael McLendon killed ten people and then shot himself after going on a shooting rampage in two southern Alabama towns on March 10, 2009.CNN: Alabama rampage leaves 11 dead, including family, strangers (March 11, 2009)
The shooting spree began in the town of Kingston where McLenden shot his mother and set her house on fire. The shooter then went to Samson, in Geneva County, where he killed grandparents and aunt and uncle. McLendon then shot the wife and child of a sherrif's deputy. The shooter then continued to shoot several others before turning his gun on himself.WTVY: Developing Story: At least five dead in Samson, Ala shooting rampage (March 10, 2009)
Michael McLendon
Michael McLendon was a former employee of Reliable Metal Products in Geneva County, Alabama. He was described as being in his 30's. Authorities are investigating the motive behind the killing spree that left 10 people dead on March 10, 2009.NY Daily News: Alabama shooting spree Michael McLendon kills 10 and self... (March 11, 2009)CNN: Alabama rampage leaves 11 dead, including family, strangers (March 11, 2009) McLendon reportedly had a "hit list" at his home of people he held grudges against.Telegraph: Alabama gunman Michael McLendon 'had a hit list' (March 11, 2009)
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McLendon then went to Reliable Metal Products in Geneva where he shot at police then shot himselfCNN: Alabama rampage leaves 11 dead, including family, strangers (March 11, 2009)
