Tragic Loss in Bedford: Bowling Coach Accused of Sending Inappropriate Messages Before Shooting 17-Year-Old Student
Bedford Township, Michigan — A community is grappling with sorrow and shock following the tragic shooting of a 17-year-old girl by her bowling coach, who later took his own life. Ryne Leist, 33, allegedly shot Gwendolyn Smith multiple times in her stepfather’s home on June 14. The incident has ignited discussions about the circumstances leading up to the tragic confrontation. In the wake of the violence, allegations have surfaced suggesting that Leist sent inappropriate messages …