Jerry Yi Avant Jr. murdered or death by force in Carthage, North-carolina.

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Jerry Yi Avant Jr., a 39-year-old male nurse, was tragically killed on March 29, 2009, in Carthage, North Carolina. Jerry, who had served ten years in the Coast Guard, was working at the Pinelake Health and Rehab Center when a gunman opened fire. Jerry was shot multiple times while trying to protect others from the gunman. His heroic actions saved many lives, but unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries.

The gunman responsible for the shooting was identified as Robert Stewart. Stewart ...Read More

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Pinelake Health Center NC 03-29-2009

WRAL.com: Victim's father: 'He saved a lot of lives' :: WRAL.com

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Victim Details

name

Jerry Yi Avant Jr.

gender

Male

race

Asian

city

Carthage

state

Date of Death

2009-03-29

Age at Death

First Name

Jerry

Last Name

Yi Avant Jr.

Last Updated

11/11/2025

Jerry Yi Avant Jr.
Death by Force

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Jerry Yi Avant Jr. Death by Force

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Other Cases from Carthage, North-carolina

Jerry Yi Avant Jr.
Death by Force