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James Gorycki

Case from Queens, NY dated Dec 07, 1993

Victim Details

James Gorycki

Male

White / Caucasian

Queens

NY

1993-12-07

51

James

Gorycki

07/20/2026

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On a tragic evening that forever altered the lives of many, James Gorycki, a 51-year-old man, was killed in a senseless act of violence. His life was cut short on December 7, 1993, during a mass shooting on a Long Island Rail Road train as it passed through Queens, New York.

The horrifying incident unfolded when a gunman, later identified as Colin Ferguson, opened fire on unsuspecting commuters. In the midst of the chaos and terror, Gorycki was one of six individuals who tragically lost t ...
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  • New York Post: LIRR massacre survivors share how the horrific mass shooting still affects them 30 years later
  • 1993 Long Island Rail Road shooting - Wikipedia
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