William "Will" Vasquez, age 14

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Lost to gun violence on October 25, 2021 in Waterbury, Connecticut.

Photo sources:

• New Haven Independent: State Cops ID Slain HSC Student, Assume Control Of Investigation | New Haven Independent
• Contributed photo

News sources:

• New Haven Register: Police identify Hamden youth who died after a shooting near Waterbury
• NBC Connecticut: 14-Year-Old Dies After Being Shot in the Head: Family
• NBC Connecticut: 14-Year-Old Dropped Off at Hospital With Gunshot Wound
• Gun Violence Archive

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