Shamir Jones, age 21

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Lost to gun violence on April 3, 2021 in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Photo sources:

• Facebook
• Contributed photo

News sources:

• Obituary Guestbook | Shamir Jones | John H. Shaw's Son Funeral Home
• Apr 3: https://www.wmbfnews.com: UPDATE: Police release names of victims in Wilmington mass shooting
• Apr 3: https://www.wect.com: UPDATE: Police release names of victims in Wilmington mass shooting
• Gun Violence Archive

Also killed were:

• Destiny Roland, age 16
• Zieyah "Zay" Wade, age 22

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