Jahlin Sims, age 22

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Lost to gun violence on October 23, 2023 in Americus, Georgia.

Photo sources:

• Obituary for Mr. Jahlin Sims at J.W. WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, INC.
• Contributed photo

News sources:

• Oct 27: https://www.walb.com: Man arrested in Sumter County homicide investigation
• Oct 24: Americus Times-Recorder: Shooting at Eastview Apartments - Americus Times-Recorder
• Gun Violence Archive

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