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368 Notable deaths
by gunshot wound
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]
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).
Frank Nitti
Boss of chicago outfit (1886–1943).
Born January 27th, 1886 in Angri.
Died March 19th, 1943 at 57 years old in North Riverside (gunshot wound).
Ngô Đình Diệm
South vietnamese politician; president of south vietnam from 1955 to 1963.
Born January 3rd, 1901 in Phong Thủy. [ref]
Died November 2nd, 1963 at 62 years old in Ho Chi Minh City (gunshot wound).
Noor Inayat Khan
Ww2 soe british agent (1914–1944).
Born January 1st, 1914 in Moscow. [ref]
Died September 13th, 1944 at 30 years old in Dachau concentration camp (gunshot wound).
Don Cornelius
American television show host (1936-2012).
Born September 27th, 1936 in Chicago.
Died February 1st, 2012 at 75 years old in Sherman Oaks (gunshot wound). [ref]
Hermann Fegelein
Ss general.
Born October 30th, 1906 in Ansbach.
Died April 28th, 1945 at 38 years old in Berlin (gunshot wound).
Jonathan Joss
American actor (1965–2025).
Born December 22nd, 1965 in San Antonio.
Died June 1st, 2025 at 59 years old in San Antonio (gunshot wound). [ref]
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