John A. "Lito" Nieves, Jr., age 17

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Lost to gun violence on August 14, 2014 in Newport News, Virginia.

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Legacy.com: View John Nieves,'s Obituary and express your condolences

News sources:

Aug 15: WTKR.com: Documents show teen who murdered 2 Warwick High students used 12-gauge shotgun
dailypress.com: Police identify two teenagers found dead at Saunders Elementary School in Newport News, 17-year-old arrested
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Also killed was:

Bryant Wilder Jr, age 16

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