When his six-year-old son and three-year-old daughter heard the disturbance and came downstairs, he shot them, killing his daughter and seriously injuring his son.Police say he then fatally shot himself with the gun.Gehl and Randolph had a third child, a boy, in the home, who was not hurt.
Friends and family on social media named the little girl as Addison and paid tribute to a 'beautiful baby girl.'Local news station WLKY reported that police arrived to find Randolph, who had managed to run outside, but was bleeding heavily. Police said she had the unharmed child in her arms.
Gehl was pronounced dead by the Orange County Coroner's Office.The station also reported that the married couple were estranged. Both Addison and her brother were flown to Kosair Children's Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.Addison was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital and her brother is believed to be in a critical condition.Randolph was airlifted to the University of Louisville Hospital but was later transferred to Kosair to be with her children. Her condition is currently unknown. Indiana State Police, local sheriffs and the Paoli Police Department are investigating the killings.A neighbor, who did not want to be named, told WLKY: 'The kids, they are just the sweetest things, they didn't deserve this at all.'On Facebook friends and family paid tribute to Addison.
Angelica Wedemeyer wrote: 'RIP Addi... fly high and watch over your mommy and brothers babygirl! Our 'girls' day will be one I'll forever cherish.'Diana Fancher wrote: 'You may have left this world, but you will never leave my heart...R.I.P Addison.'
Autumn Marshall said: 'Precious baby girl. This makes no sense.'
Cherokee Lavon Wininger said: 'RIP Addison I'll keep all the Good memories we had when you came and played at my apartment not to Long ago. I love you baby girl fly high! Keep looking over your mommy and everyone. We love and miss you princess.'
This so heartbreaking.
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