Erek Lamarr Wright Jr., age 15

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Lost to gun violence on August 1, 2019 in Newport News, Virginia.

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Aug 1: WTKR.com: 'Our sons were murdered' Mother of teen killed speaks out as police investigate double homicide
https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/newport-news/shooting-at-heritage-forest-apartments-in-newport-news-under-investigation/
dailypress.com: 2 teenagers shot, killed at Newport News apartment complex
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Also killed was:

Tyree Lamar Spady, age 18

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