A US Terrorist Kills Family Members

TrueEye · 11-03-2009, 07:23 PM

11 March 2009 : A gunman has killed at least nine people in a terrifying rampage in Alabama, burning down his mother's home, killing members of his own family and shooting apparent strangers before fatally shooting himself, authorities say.

Police are investigating at least four different shooting locations in three neighbouring communities, after the rampage believed to be the work of a single gunman named Michael McLendon.

Investigators declined to comment on a motive for the shootings on Tuesday, in which at least four other people were injured, including a child.

Burned down house

The afternoon of bloodshed began when McLendon burned down the house in Kinston where he lived with his mother, Lisa McLendon, according to Coffee County Coroner Robert Preachers.

Officials located Lisa McLendon's body inside the house, but they had not been able to get inside the still-burning house to determine a cause of death or whether she was a 10th victim of her son's killing spree.

He then headed about 19km southeast to Samson, in Geneva County, where he shot and killed five people - four adults and a child - at a home. He killed one person each in two other homes.

The identities of all the victims were unknown, but Preachers said they included other members of the shooter's family.

"He started in his mother's house," Preachers said. "Then he went to Samson and he killed his granny and grand daddy and aunt and uncle. He cleaned his family out."

"We don't know what triggered it," Preachers added.

Authorities shot at

McLendon also shot at a state trooper's car, striking the vehicle seven times and wounding the trooper with broken glass.

He then killed someone at a Samson supply store, and another person at a service station.

Samson contractor Greg McCullough said he was pumping petrol at the station when McLendon opened fire, killing a woman coming out of the service station and wounding McCullough in the shoulder and arm with bullet fragments that struck his truck and the pump.

"I first thought it was somebody playing," he said. He said the gunman roared into the parking lot and slammed on his brakes. Then he saw the rifle.

He said the gunman fired and the rifle appeared to jam, then he "went back to firing." Then he drove off.

'Just shocking'

McCullough said he tried to help the woman who was shot and yelled for someone to call an ambulance.

"I'm just in awe that something like this could take place. That someone could do such a thing. It's just shocking," McCullough said.

Police pursued McLendon to Reliable Metal Products just north of Geneva, about 20km southeast of Samson, where he fired an estimated 30 rounds from a semiautomatic weapon, the Alabama safety department said.

One of the bullets hit Geneva Police Chief Frankie Lindsey, who was saved by his bullet proof vest.

McLendon then went inside the plant and shot himself.

Metal worker

State Representative Warren Beck, a Republican whose district includes Geneva, said the gunman had worked at Reliable Metal.

"My secretary heard gunfire everywhere," he said. "This is one of the most tragic events ever in Geneva County."

State Senator Harri Anne Smith, said some of those killed in Samson were sitting outside.

"He was just driving down the street shooting at people sitting on their porches," she said. "A family was just sitting on the porch and they were shot."

Samson Mayor Clay King said he knew the gunman.

Counselling available

"What I'm focusing on is people here in the town, making sure they feel comfortable," said King, who added the town opened a crisis centre at the First Baptist Church with counsellors available.

King said he's the "most shocked person in the world" about the shooting.

"I've lived here 44 years and never, never dreamed of this happening," he said.

The towns of Geneva and Samson are near the Florida border in southeast Alabama.

Source: SBS News

TrueEye · 11-03-2009, 07:32 PM

Thats how the cookie crumbles :d

doc, I hope you would now know what i meant when i said "bane of the US society"

fastoriel · 11-03-2009, 07:36 PM

sad

...

RetardedBuddy · 11-03-2009, 07:57 PM

MAN that's bad, that guy had some mental issues. This isn't the first time the poison of american society has struck, virginia tech shooting and several other similar incidents all took place in the past. But nothing much happend.

But one has to ponder over this, one person of theirs does something awful and they say he needed help he was mentally ill. Some retarded Hollywood producer will make a movie out of this starring will smith "I AM RETARD" critics accolade, commercial success, everyone is happy. But someone from our country does something similar they label us all. This is i guess the bane of american society.

TrueEye · 11-03-2009, 08:04 PM

you are so on it, as usual :d (y)

fastoriel · 11-03-2009, 08:09 PM

retard he was like you

...

wik_a · 12-03-2009, 01:30 AM

So how to call him now...?

Fundamentalist? Terrorist? Extremist? or what?

doc · 12-03-2009, 01:35 AM

Quote:

doc, I hope you would now know what i meant when i said "bane of the US society"

What do you expect from an "over religious" nation?
Down south in that country everyone is mentally ill.

fastoriel · 12-03-2009, 01:37 AM

wika we can call him a doc

hehehe ...

c123pk · 12-03-2009, 01:37 AM

@wik a dude call him son of a bi*ch

@retarded buddy, lovely said retarded mate !

doc · 12-03-2009, 01:38 AM

@Retarded

Now waiting for your movie about the incidents we have here.

RetardedBuddy · 12-03-2009, 02:10 AM

I'm working on the script of my movie, its name is TrueEye and RetardedBuddy vs doc and riz

doc · 12-03-2009, 02:15 AM

Ummm , ok. :s

Let me just rip down these Sex Pistols and Anti-Flag posters from my wall first.
Yea , also wait till i burn all my Rage Against the Machine cds.

RetardedBuddy · 12-03-2009, 02:19 AM

Was joking man :p
What i wanted to say is that we all must gather sometimes and discuss these things somewhere where the topic doesn't get closed, all our conversations are mostly left incomplete.

KamranAslam · 12-03-2009, 02:23 AM

Sad indeed !!!!all this happens when religious values are not practiced.

May the souls of the deceased RIP - Amen

s55 · 12-03-2009, 02:26 AM

I saw the news today on CNN. The guy killed his mother, grand parents, wife and child of deputy sheriff living across the street I guess.

TrueEye · 12-03-2009, 06:03 AM

Quote:

TrueEye and RetardedBuddy vs doc and riz

looking forward to it :d

Quote:

What do you expect from an "over religious" nation?

quite expected from you

but i would say it has nothing to do with religion dude, its their society.

Quote:

So how to call him now...?

Fundamentalist? Terrorist? Extremist?

A US fanatic terrorist who is fundamentalist and extremist :p

Oh God save us from this terrorist!! he is hiding WMDs in his basement :s

TrueEye · 12-03-2009, 07:46 AM

US sets a very good example for others. In a yet another development, a teenager kills 10 of his schoolmates, three teachers along with three others in Germany before turning the gun on himself. :|

Beautiful_Soul · 12-03-2009, 11:30 AM

This indeed is a sad incident but its nothing new for the American authorities. Most of their population is mentally ill and with all the booze and firearms they have such incidents occur every now and then.

salman_ksa · 12-03-2009, 12:03 PM

Nice title!

11-03-2009, 07:23 PM	#1
TrueEye 578 days old at PW Posts: 2,859	A US Terrorist Kills Family Members 11 March 2009 : A gunman has killed at least nine people in a terrifying rampage in Alabama, burning down his mother's home, killing members of his own family and shooting apparent strangers before fatally shooting himself, authorities say. Police are investigating at least four different shooting locations in three neighbouring communities, after the rampage believed to be the work of a single gunman named Michael McLendon. Investigators declined to comment on a motive for the shootings on Tuesday, in which at least four other people were injured, including a child. Burned down house The afternoon of bloodshed began when McLendon burned down the house in Kinston where he lived with his mother, Lisa McLendon, according to Coffee County Coroner Robert Preachers. Officials located Lisa McLendon's body inside the house, but they had not been able to get inside the still-burning house to determine a cause of death or whether she was a 10th victim of her son's killing spree. He then headed about 19km southeast to Samson, in Geneva County, where he shot and killed five people - four adults and a child - at a home. He killed one person each in two other homes. The identities of all the victims were unknown, but Preachers said they included other members of the shooter's family. "He started in his mother's house," Preachers said. "Then he went to Samson and he killed his granny and grand daddy and aunt and uncle. He cleaned his family out." "We don't know what triggered it," Preachers added. Authorities shot at McLendon also shot at a state trooper's car, striking the vehicle seven times and wounding the trooper with broken glass. He then killed someone at a Samson supply store, and another person at a service station. Samson contractor Greg McCullough said he was pumping petrol at the station when McLendon opened fire, killing a woman coming out of the service station and wounding McCullough in the shoulder and arm with bullet fragments that struck his truck and the pump. "I first thought it was somebody playing," he said. He said the gunman roared into the parking lot and slammed on his brakes. Then he saw the rifle. He said the gunman fired and the rifle appeared to jam, then he "went back to firing." Then he drove off. 'Just shocking' McCullough said he tried to help the woman who was shot and yelled for someone to call an ambulance. "I'm just in awe that something like this could take place. That someone could do such a thing. It's just shocking," McCullough said. Police pursued McLendon to Reliable Metal Products just north of Geneva, about 20km southeast of Samson, where he fired an estimated 30 rounds from a semiautomatic weapon, the Alabama safety department said. One of the bullets hit Geneva Police Chief Frankie Lindsey, who was saved by his bullet proof vest. McLendon then went inside the plant and shot himself. Metal worker State Representative Warren Beck, a Republican whose district includes Geneva, said the gunman had worked at Reliable Metal. "My secretary heard gunfire everywhere," he said. "This is one of the most tragic events ever in Geneva County." State Senator Harri Anne Smith, said some of those killed in Samson were sitting outside. "He was just driving down the street shooting at people sitting on their porches," she said. "A family was just sitting on the porch and they were shot." Samson Mayor Clay King said he knew the gunman. Counselling available "What I'm focusing on is people here in the town, making sure they feel comfortable," said King, who added the town opened a crisis centre at the First Baptist Church with counsellors available. King said he's the "most shocked person in the world" about the shooting. "I've lived here 44 years and never, never dreamed of this happening," he said. The towns of Geneva and Samson are near the Florida border in southeast Alabama. Source: SBS News __________________ Fat Tony..

11-03-2009, 07:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
TrueEye 578 days old at PW Posts: 2,859	Thats how the cookie crumbles :d doc, I hope you would now know what i meant when i said "bane of the US society" __________________ Fat Tony..

11-03-2009, 07:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
RetardedBuddy 444 days old at PW Location: Tarbela Posts: 7,288	MAN that's bad, that guy had some mental issues. This isn't the first time the poison of american society has struck, virginia tech shooting and several other similar incidents all took place in the past. But nothing much happend. But one has to ponder over this, one person of theirs does something awful and they say he needed help he was mentally ill. Some retarded Hollywood producer will make a movie out of this starring will smith "I AM RETARD" critics accolade, commercial success, everyone is happy. But someone from our country does something similar they label us all. This is i guess the bane of american society. __________________ It amazes me that every time you open your mouth, you prove yourself more of an idiot.

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TrueEye 578 days old at PW Posts: 2,859	you are so on it, as usual :d (y) __________________ Fat Tony..

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wik_a 1,678 days old at PW Location: Lahore Age: 23 Posts: 8,596	So how to call him now...? Fundamentalist? Terrorist? Extremist? or what? __________________ "Corvettes seduce me more than girls do..."

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doc 1,295 days old at PW Location: Islamabad Age: 22 Posts: 3,598	@Retarded Now waiting for your movie about the incidents we have here. __________________ w0i dO p3oPL3 TyP3 L1K3 tH15 , or should i say , Di5?

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RetardedBuddy 444 days old at PW Location: Tarbela Posts: 7,288	I'm working on the script of my movie, its name is TrueEye and RetardedBuddy vs doc and riz __________________ It amazes me that every time you open your mouth, you prove yourself more of an idiot.

12-03-2009, 02:15 AM	#13 (permalink)
doc 1,295 days old at PW Location: Islamabad Age: 22 Posts: 3,598	Ummm , ok. :s Let me just rip down these Sex Pistols and Anti-Flag posters from my wall first. Yea , also wait till i burn all my Rage Against the Machine cds. __________________ w0i dO p3oPL3 TyP3 L1K3 tH15 , or should i say , Di5?

12-03-2009, 02:19 AM	#14 (permalink)
RetardedBuddy 444 days old at PW Location: Tarbela Posts: 7,288	Was joking man :p What i wanted to say is that we all must gather sometimes and discuss these things somewhere where the topic doesn't get closed, all our conversations are mostly left incomplete. __________________ It amazes me that every time you open your mouth, you prove yourself more of an idiot.

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KamranAslam 1,302 days old at PW Location: Karachi Age: 26 Posts: 4,582	Sad indeed !!!!all this happens when religious values are not practiced. May the souls of the deceased RIP - Amen __________________ Those who can,they Do. Those who cant, they Teach.

12-03-2009, 02:26 AM	#16 (permalink)
s55 1,437 days old at PW Location: Karachi Age: 24 Posts: 9,211	I saw the news today on CNN. The guy killed his mother, grand parents, wife and child of deputy sheriff living across the street I guess. __________________ Thanks to ALLAH for everything. Love what you have! Once upon a time there was a country who claimed to be a nuclear power but did not have electric power

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12-03-2009, 07:46 AM	#18 (permalink)
TrueEye 578 days old at PW Posts: 2,859	US sets a very good example for others. In a yet another development, a teenager kills 10 of his schoolmates, three teachers along with three others in Germany before turning the gun on himself. :\| __________________ Fat Tony..

12-03-2009, 11:30 AM	#19 (permalink)
Beautiful_Soul 276 days old at PW Location: Karachi Age: 24 Posts: 526	This indeed is a sad incident but its nothing new for the American authorities. Most of their population is mentally ill and with all the booze and firearms they have such incidents occur every now and then.

12-03-2009, 12:03 PM	#20 (permalink)
salman_ksa 1,299 days old at PW Location: Ad-Dammam Age: 20 Posts: 8,439	Nice title!