Linda Kraeger

Linda Kraeger was one of two Tennessee churchgoers shot and killed during Sunday morning services at the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church on July 27, 2008. also killed worshipper Greg McKendry before church members tackled and subdued him.CNN: 2 Killed in Tennessee Church Shooting; Suspect Charged (July 28, 2008)

Linda Kraeger was one of reportedly more than 200 congregants gathered at the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church to see a children's production of the musical Annie. Adkisson entered the church, pulled a shotgun out of a guitar case, and allegedly began firing while shouting "hateful words." Congregant McKendry reportedly leaped into the line of fire to protect children and other attendees from being hit by the gunfire. Kraeger died later at a local hospital.CBS News: Church Slay Sparks Search For Answers, FBI Probing Hate Crime Angle After Gunman Kills 2 In Tennessee During Children's Play (July 28, 2008)