Johnkelian ‘John John’ Mathis, age 17

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Lost to gun violence on August 8, 2021 in Knoxville, Tennessee.

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WATE 6 On Your Side: Knoxville Police seek witnesses in deadly Lonsdale Homes shooting
Dec 8: Knoxville News Sentinel: With so many teen shooting deaths this year, some cases are unsolved. Here's the latest.
Unsolved Crimes - East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers

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