Virginia Ett Wise White, 74, was shot and killed at her home on Pullum Street in Samson, Alabama, on March 10, 2009. She opened her door after hearing gunfire next door and was confronted and fatally shot by her grandson, Michael Kenneth McLendon.

Earlier that afternoon McLendon had killed his mother in Kinston, set that house on fire, then drove to Samson and opened fire on relatives gathered on a nearby porch, killing several family members. After also shooting others in Samson and Geneva County, McLendon led police on a chase and fatally shot himself during a standoff at a local business. Ten people in total died in the attacks, including Virginia White.

Virginia White is remembered in the community as a beloved grandmother and an easygoing neighbor. If anyone knew Virginia or has information about that day, please share what you know.