On April 12, 1994, 11-year-old Jeremy Michael Bullock was killed at Margaret Leary Elementary in Butte, Montana, when a 10-year-old classmate brought a handgun to school and opened fire on the playground. Jeremy was waiting in line with classmates and was not the intended target; he was struck while another student who had been reportedly bullied remained unharmed.

Because the shooter was 10 years old, the legal response did not follow an adult criminal trial. The boy was placed in a residential treatment facility, and authorities know his identity. The community focused on healing and prevention after the shooting. Jeremy’s family later established the Jeremy Bullock Safe Schools Summit to promote school safety and prevent similar tragedies.

If anyone remembers that day or has information that could shed light on the events or their aftermath, please share what is known.