Dennis Scharf, age 56
Lost to gun violence on May 7, 1981 in Salem, Oregon.
Dennis died on Jan. 19 from health complications caused by injuries he suffered at the Oregon Museum Tavern in 1981. He was one of the 24 people shot. Four people died and Scharf was paralyzed.
Photo sources:
- May 6: PHOTOS: 40th anniversary of the Oregon Museum Tavern shooting
- KVAL: 32 years later, Oregon bar shooting victim dies
News sources:
- Legacy.com: Dennis Scharf Obituary (2013) - Salem, OR - The Statesman Journal
- The Bulletin: 32 years later, bar shooting in Salem claims its final victim
- Oregon Museum Tavern shooting - Wikipedia
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