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Derrick Brian Brun

Case from Red Lake, MN dated Mar 21, 2005

Victim Details

Derrick Brian Brun

Male

Red Lake

MN

2005-03-21

28

Derrick

Brian Brun

07/06/2026

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Derrick Brian Brun, aged 28, tragically lost his life on March 21, 2005, during a shooting at Red Lake High School in Red Lake, Minnesota. Derrick was working as a security guard at the school when the incident occurred. He was unarmed but bravely confronted the shooter, allowing others to escape and ultimately sacrificing his own life in the process.

The shooter was identified as Jeff Weise, a 16-year-old student at Red Lake High School. Weise had a troubled history and had previously ex ...
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  • Red Lake shootings - Wikipedia
  • Derrick Brian Brun (1976-2005) - Find a Grave Memorial
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