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913 Notable deaths
 by gunshot wound

Lorenzen Wright

American basketball player (1975–2010).

Born November 4th, 1975 in Oxford.

Died July 29th, 2010 at 34 years old in Memphis (gunshot wound).

Alexei Nikolaevich, Tsarevich of Russia

Last russian tsesarevich and heir apparent of the russian empire (1904–1918).

Born August 12th, 1904 in Petergof.

Died July 17th, 1918 at 13 years old in Ipatiev House (gunshot wound).

PnB Rock

American singer, rapper, and songwriter (1991–2022).

Born December 9th, 1991 in Philadelphia. [ref]

Died September 12th, 2022 at 30 years old in Los Angeles (gunshot wound). [ref]

Melissa Hortman

American lawyer and politician (1970–2025).

Born May 27th, 1970 in Fridley. [ref]

Died June 14th, 2025 at 55 years old in Brooklyn Park (gunshot wound). [ref]

Herb Baumeister

American serial killer (1947-1996).

Born April 7th, 1947 in Indianapolis.

Died July 3rd, 1996 at 49 years old in Ontario (gunshot wound).

Peter Greene

American actor (1965–2025).

Born October 8th, 1965 in Montclair.

Died December 12th, 2025 at 60 years old in Lower East Side (gunshot wound). [ref]

Milton William Cooper

American conspiracy theorist (1943–2001).

Born May 6th, 1943 in Long Beach.

Died November 5th, 2001 at 58 years old in Eagar (gunshot wound).

Jam Master Jay

American hip hop musician (1965–2002).

Born January 21st, 1965 in Brooklyn.

Died October 30th, 2002 at 37 years old in New York City (gunshot wound).

Jon-Erik Hexum

American actor and model (1957-1984).

Born November 5th, 1957 in Englewood.

Died October 18th, 1984 at 26 years old in Los Angeles (gunshot wound).

Gig Young

American actor (1913–1978).

Born November 4th, 1913 in St. Cloud.

Died October 19th, 1978 at 64 years old in The Osborne (gunshot wound).

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