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Ali Yazdanpanah

Case from Grapevine, TX dated Dec 25, 2011

Victim Details

Ali Yazdanpanah

Male

White / Caucasian

Grapevine

TX

2011-12-25

14

Ali

Yazdanpanah

07/05/2026

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Ali Yazdanpanah, a 14-year-old Iranian-American boy from Grapevine, Texas, tragically lost his life on December 25, 2011. He was one of seven victims in a horrific mass shooting that took place at his family's apartment. The shooter, identified as Azizolah Yazdanpanah, Ali's estranged father, dressed as Santa Claus before opening fire on his family and then taking his own life.

The incident occurred shortly after the family had finished celebrating Christmas and exchanging gifts. Azizolah ...
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