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Allen Berk

Death by Force
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Allen Joel Berk, aged 52, tragically lost his life on July 1, 1993, during the infamous 101 California Street mass shooting in San Francisco, California. This horrific event unfolded when Gian Luigi Ferri, armed with multiple firearms, entered the high-rise office building at 101 California Street and began a shooting spree. Ferri, who was dressed in a suit and suspenders, appeared like any other professional entering the building. However, upon reaching the 34th floor, he started shooting indis ...Read More
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  • The Broker Who Killed 8: Gunman's Motives a Puzzle (Published 1993)
  • 101 California Street shooting - Wikipedia
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    Victim Details

    Allen Joel Berk

    Male

    San-francisco

    CA

    1993-07-01

    52

    Allen

    Berk

    11/12/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I've been following the aftermath of the 101 California Street shooting and wanted to bring attentio... ...Read More
    01/13/2024
    Does anyone else find it deeply unsettling how someone like Ferri was able to enter the 101 Californ... ...Read More
    06/06/2023
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