Eric James Andrews, age 18

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Lost to gun violence on February 28, 2006 in Temecula, California.

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    1 High School Student
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    1 He was born DEC 22, 1987 and was barely 18 when he was killed.
    1 Killed after mom called 911 to help him. Instead of helping, they shot him while he was unarmed.
    1 His girlfriend was breaking up with him and he was upset so his mom called 911 for help.
    1 Sheriff said Eric came at them with a knife, but no knife was found in evidence.
    1 Claims of him having weapon unfounded. His silver cell phone was missing after he was shot.
    1 No one ever paid for killing Eric.
    1 https://www.insider.com/eric-james-andrews-killed-in-california-2020-11
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