John Scully, a 28-year-old attorney from San Francisco, was killed on July 1, 1993, in the 101 California Street shooting. He worked at the law firm Pettit & Martin on the 34th floor when Gian Luigi Ferri, a former client armed with multiple firearms including two TEC-9 semi-automatic pistols, entered the building and opened fire.

Both were shot; Michelle survived with wounds and John succumbed to his injuries. Ferri’s attack killed eight people and wounded several others before he took his own life.

The shooting prompted changes beyond the immediate tragedy: it spurred legal and legislative debate over assault weapons, contributed to the 1994 Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act’s assault weapons provisions, led to lawsuits by victims’ families against firearm manufacturers, and resulted in an overhaul of San Francisco’s emergency response protocols after criticism of the city’s initial response.

If anyone knew John or Michelle Scully, or has information about the victims from that day, please share what is known.