Shila Patel, age 6

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Lost to gun violence on October 25, 1983 in Gilmer, Texas.

Photo sources:

• Oct 26, 1983, page 10 - Wichita Falls Times at Newspapers.com - Newspapers.com

Also killed were:

• Bhikhibev Patel, age 35
• Jayaben Patel, age 9
• Jayesh Patel, age 2

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• Gilmer, TX - November 4, 2023
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• Gilmer, TX - February 7, 2021
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• Gilmer, TX - June 20, 2020