Emil Sanielevici was a 20-year-old University of Pittsburgh student who was shot on March 1, 2000, in a racially motivated shooting spree in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania. He was waiting in the drive-through line at a McDonald’s when he was struck; he died two days later.

The attacker, 39-year-old Ronald Taylor, reportedly targeted white individuals and carried out multiple attacks across the area, including at fast-food restaurants. Taylor was taken into custody after a standoff at a doctor’s office and was charged with criminal homicide, aggravated assault, arson, and ethnic intimidation. Items seized from his apartment included writings that listed targets and expressed violent, hate-filled views toward several groups.

Emil’s death prompted mourning at the university and drew attention to the lethal consequences of racially motivated violence. If anyone knew Emil, saw activity around that McDonald’s on March 1, 2000, or has information relevant to this case, please come forward.