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Ji-ye Jerry Sun

Case from Pittsburgh, PA dated Apr 28, 2000

Victim Details

Ji-ye Jerry Sun

Male

Asian

Pittsburgh

PA

2000-04-28

34

Ji-ye

Jerry Sun

07/07/2026

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On a tragic spring day, April 28, 2000, the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was shaken by a senseless act of violence that claimed the life of Ji-ye Jerry Sun, a 34-year-old man. Sun was one of five individuals killed during a racially motivated shooting rampage carried out by Richard Baumhammers.

Ji-ye Sun was the manager of the Ya Fei Chinese Restaurant, where he was diligently working when the gunman entered and opened fire. Known for his hard work and dedication, Sun was a respected ...
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