Louis D. Hastings
Louis D. Hastings | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1943 or 1944 |
| Convictions | First degree murder (6 counts) Attempted murder (2 counts) |
| Criminal penalty | 634 years |
| Details | |
| Date | March 1, 1983 |
| Location | McCarthy, Alaska |
| Killed | 6 |
| Injured | 2 |
| Weapon | Ruger Mini-14 |
In an attempt to disrupt the Alaska pipeline, 39-year-old Louis D. Hastings killed six of the 22 residents of McCarthy, Alaska, on March 1, 1983, with a .223 Ruger Mini-14 rifle.