12-year-old hailed ‘hero’ for calling 911 before Montana gunman killed her, 7 others
A 12-year-old girl, Charlotte Ghekiere, was hailed as a hero after she called 911 from inside her Montana home before a gunman killed her and seven other relatives during a family dinner. The victims included four generations of the blended family, spanning four generations, with the oldest victim being the gunman's grandmother who was in her 90s.
The youngest victim was 7-year-old Chloe Ireland. The gunman, identified as Alan Smith, 44, had a history of living with his parents before returning unexpectedly and opening fire during the family gathering. Smith had previously been asked to leave by his parents a couple of weeks prior.
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