Xavier Bethel, age 16

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Lost to gun violence on March 2, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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  • Nickname:
    11 Zay
    1 ad
    1 zay was like a big brother too me i miss him and he will forever be alive in my heart
    1 i would’ve never thought to loose someone close to me. it’s forever your world lovebug
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    4 twin ws funny ash he always kept a smile on evb face no matter what luv ya zay
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  • Personality:
    5 He was a good kid funny
    5 twin was koo asl n funny den a mug
    5 he always was a vibe overlyyy funny no matter whats going on
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  • Schools attended:
    12 Sandtown middle school
    8 Langston Hughes Highschool
    5 Wolf creek elementary
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  • Comments:
    6 Jaylyn
    3 Tristan’s
    2 Caz
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