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514 Notable deaths
 by ballistic trauma

Osama bin Laden

Saudi terrorist and co-founder of al-qaeda (1957–2011).

Born March 10th, 1957 in Riyadh. [ref]

Died May 2nd, 2011 at 54 years old in Osama bin Laden's compound in Abbottabad (ballistic trauma). [ref]

Andrew Cunanan

American spree killer (1969–1997).

Born August 31st, 1969 in National City.

Died July 23rd, 1997 at 27 years old in Miami Beach Architectural District (ballistic trauma).

Benito Mussolini

Italian politician and journalist who founded and led the national fascist party.

Born July 29th, 1883 in Predappio. [ref]

Died April 28th, 1945 at 61 years old in Giulino (ballistic trauma). [ref]

Nipsey Hussle

American rapper (1985-2019).

Born August 15th, 1985 in Crenshaw.

Died March 31st, 2019 at 33 years old in Los Angeles (ballistic trauma). [ref]

Brandon Lee

American actor and martial artist (1965-1993).

Born February 1st, 1965 in Oakland. [ref]

Died March 31st, 1993 at 28 years old in Wilmington (ballistic trauma). [ref]

Nicholas II of Russia

Last emperor of russia and saint.

Born May 18th, 1868 in Pushkin. [ref]

Died July 17th, 1918 at 50 years old in Yekaterinburg (ballistic trauma).

Marvin Gaye

American singer and composer.

Born April 2nd, 1939 in Washington, D.C.. [ref]

Died April 1st, 1984 at 44 years old in Los Angeles (ballistic trauma). [ref]

Christina Grimmie

American singer (1994-2016).

Born March 12th, 1994 in Marlton.

Died June 10th, 2016 at 22 years old in Orlando, Orlando Regional Medical Center (ballistic trauma). [ref]

Jim Jones

American cult leader (1931–1978).

Born May 13th, 1931 in Crete.

Died November 18th, 1978 at 47 years old in Jonestown (ballistic trauma).

Barry Seal

American smuggler of drugs and arms, airplane pilot, and money launderer.

Born July 16th, 1939 in Baton Rouge.

Died February 19th, 1986 at 46 years old in Baton Rouge (ballistic trauma).

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