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Miranda Summerwind McElhiney

Case from Carson City, NV dated Sep 06, 2011

Victim Details

Name

Miranda Summerwind McElhiney

Gender

Female

City

Carson City

State

NV

Date Of Death

2011-9-6

Age At Death

31

First Name

Miranda

Last Name

Summerwind McElhiney

Last Updated

07/06/2026

Case Description

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On a tragic Tuesday morning, September 6, 2011, Miranda Summerwind McElhiney, a 31-year-old female Sergeant First Class in the Nevada National Guard, was fatally wounded in a senseless act of violence at an IHOP restaurant in Carson City, Nevada. She, along with other members of the National Guard, were gathered for a meeting when a lone gunman opened fire in the establishment. McElhiney was transported from the scene but ultimately succumbed to her injuries later that day.

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IHOP Shooting: Nevada Guard keeps the memory alive for ...

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