Gloria Sparrow, age 63

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Lost to gun violence on April 16, 2016 in Fort Myers, Florida.

Sparrow was in her home when she was killed by a drive-by shooting.

Photo sources:

• Contributed photo
• Apr 16: The News-Press: 21-year-old arrested in drive-by death of 63-year-old Fort Myers woman

News sources:

• The News-Press: Gloria Jean Sparrow's Obituary on The News-Press
• NBC-2.com: Family of Fort Myers drive-by victim touched by support
• Apr 16: The News-Press: 21-year-old arrested in drive-by death of 63-year-old Fort Myers woman
• Gun Violence Archive

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