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Allen Berk

Case from San-francisco, CA dated Jul 01, 1993

Victim Details

Allen Joel Berk

Male

San-francisco

CA

1993-07-01

52

Allen

Berk

07/13/2026

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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 ...
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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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    I've been following the aftermath of the 101 California Street shooting and wanted to bring attentio... ...Read More
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    Does anyone else find it deeply unsettling how someone like Ferri was able to enter the 101 Californ... ...Read More
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