Zaevion William Dobson, age 15
Lost to gun violence on December 17, 2015 in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Zaevion was killed while shielding three girls from gunfire.
President Obama called it "an act of heroism" in a speech delivered from the East Room of the White House on January 5th. The high school sophomore was posthumously awarded the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the 2016 ESPYS.
Photo sources:
- Jul 13: CNN: Heroic teen who sacrificed his life to be honored at ESPYS
- Contributed photo
- Mail Online: Girls honor football player,15, killed shielding them from bullets
- Legacy.com: Zaevion Dobson Obituary (2015) Knoxville News Sentinel
News sources:
- Jan 5: Washington Post: President Obama tearfully remembers hero football player killed by gun violence
- HeraldCourier.com: Knoxville Police investigating 3 gang-related shootings that left 2 dead last night
- Knoxville PD: Suspect arrested in overnight shootings, killings
- Police: Football player killed shielding girls from gunfire
- Dec 18: WATE 6 On Your Side: Man in critical condition after shooting; Car hits Knoxville apartment
- Dec 18: WATE 6 On Your Side: 1 dead, Knoxville police search for 3 suspects in shooting
- MSN: Police: Football player killed shielding girls from gunfire
- Dec 18: WATE 6 On Your Side: 4th shooting ‘catalyst’ for Knoxville gang shootings
- Dec 17: WATE 6 On Your Side: Woman shot in East Knoxville
- Gun Violence Archive
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