Who was the 19-year-old Serbian nationalist who fired the fatal shots?
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Correct answer: Gavrilo Princip
Gavrilo Princip was a member of the Young Bosnia movement. He happened to be standing near Schiller's Deli when the Archduke's car stalled, providing him the opportunity to shoot.
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