Vance Mims III, age 17

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Lost to gun violence on July 4, 2025 in Albany, New York.

Vance died on July 17th 2025.

Photo sources:

• Jul 18: 17-year-old shot on July 4 in Albany dies, police say
• gofundme.com: Donate to Support Vance's family, organized by Sarah Wilson
• Contributed photo

News sources:

• https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/teen-shot-albany-s-july-4-chaos-dies-20775195.php

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