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Jerry Yi Avant Jr.

Case from Carthage, NC dated Mar 29, 2009

Victim Details

Jerry Yi Avant Jr.

Male

Asian

Carthage

NC

2009-03-29

39

Jerry

Yi Avant Jr.

06/30/2026

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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 ...
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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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