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John Lee Fritz Jr.

Case from Sacramento, CA dated Apr 04, 1991

Victim Details

John Lee Fritz Jr.

Male

White / Caucasian

Sacramento

CA

1991-04-04

37

John

Lee Fritz Jr.

07/03/2026

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John Lee Fritz Jr., aged 37, tragically lost his life on April 4, 1991, during a harrowing hostage crisis at the Good Guys! electronics store in Sacramento, California. This incident, known as the 1991 Sacramento hostage crisis, involved four gunmen who took 41 employees and customers hostage. The crisis began around 1:00 p.m. when the perpetrators entered the store armed with three pistols and a shotgun. The situation escalated quickly, leading to a tense standoff with law enforcement that last ...
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  • 1991 Sacramento hostage crisis - Wikipedia
  • John Lee Fritz Jr., age 37 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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