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913 Notable deaths
by gunshot wound
Olof Palme
Swedish prime minister (1969–76, 1982–86).
Born January 30th, 1927 in Svea artillery regiment parish. [ref]
Died February 28th, 1986 at 59 years old in Sveavägen (gunshot wound).
Joe Masseria
Italian-born american gangster.
Born January 17th, 1886 in Menfi.
Died April 15th, 1931 at 45 years old in New York City (gunshot wound).
Grand Duchess Tatiana Nikolaevna of Russia
Grand duchess of russia (1897–1918); second daughter of nicholas ii and alexandra feodorovna (alix of hesse).
Born June 10th, 1897 in Petergof.
Died July 17th, 1918 at 21 years old in Ipatiev House (gunshot wound).
Edith Cavell
British nurse (1865-1915).
Born December 4th, 1865 in Swardeston.
Died October 12th, 1915 at 49 years old in Schaerbeek (gunshot wound).
Brian Thompson
American businessman (1974–2024).
Born July 10th, 1974 in Ames. [ref]
Died December 4th, 2024 at 50 years old in Manhattan (gunshot wound). [ref]
Meir Kahane
Rabbi, writer and far right american-israeli politician (1932–1990).
Born August 1st, 1932 in Brooklyn. [ref]
Died November 5th, 1990 at 58 years old in Manhattan (gunshot wound).
Ali Abdullah Saleh
President of north yemen (1978–1990) and yemen (1990–2012).
Born March 21st, 1947 in Sanhan. [ref]
Died December 4th, 2017 at 70 years old in Sanaa (gunshot wound). [ref]
Ziaur Rahman
Chief of army staff and president of bangladesh (1936-1981).
Born January 19th, 1936 in Bogura District.
Died May 30th, 1981 at 45 years old in Chittagong (gunshot wound).
Richard Farnsworth
American actor (1920–2000).
Born September 1st, 1920 in Los Angeles.
Died October 6th, 2000 at 80 years old in Lincoln (gunshot wound).
Cassie Bernall
Victim of the columbine high school massacre (1981–1999).
Born November 6th, 1981 in Wheat Ridge.
Died April 20th, 1999 at 17 years old in Columbine (gunshot wound).
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