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Ball State football player Gavin Yates-Lyons dies at 18 after shooting

What led to the tragic shooting of Gavin Yates-Lyons?

The death of a young athlete highlights the dangers of gun violence.

23 reports16 outletsover 1 day

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  1. Ball State football player Gavin Yates-Lyons dead at 18Fox 59 · Jun 1
  2. Ball State Freshman Football Player Gavin Yates-Lyons Dead at 18, Days After High School GraduationYahoo Sports · Jun 1
  3. Ball State football player dies days after shooting at 18 years oldMSN · Jun 1
  4. Ball State DB Gavin Yates-Lyons dies at 18 after shootingYahoo Sports · Jun 1
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  1. Ball State football player dead at 18 after being shot in crossfireNew York Post · Jun 1
  2. Ball State football player Gavin Yates-Lyons dies at 18MSN · Jun 1
  3. Incoming Ball State football player dies in shootingballstatedailynews.com · May 31
  4. 18-year-old Ball State football player dies after shooting in FloridaWISH-TV · May 31
  5. Incoming Ball State Football Player Dies at 18WIBC · May 31
  6. Ball St. football player dies from injuries after recent shooting14 News · May 31

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