Nicholas Nelson, age 16

Lost to gun violence on August 23, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  • Nickname:
    2 Nic
    2 nick
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    2 Funny and quiet
    2 Always Happy Willing to help anyone
    1 Always Positive and Willing to help
    1 willing to help
  • Occupation:
    1 Cashier
  • Workplace:
    1 Walmart East Washington
  • Schools attended:
    1 Indianapolis Lighthouse Charter School East
    1 Lawrence North High School
    1 Lakeside elementary
  • Comments:
    3 RIP Young Man
    1 Such a tragedy 💔💔
    1 I miss you already Nickalodean.
    2 rest up from Jacob

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