Ashley Lynn Newton McClung, age 38

Lost to gun violence on October 29, 2023 in Sheffield, Alabama.

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Oct 31: https://www.waff.com: Surgery ‘went well’ for boy shot protecting mother from boyfriend, police say
WAAY 31 News: 10-year-old boy tries to defend mom against violent boyfriend in Sheffield
gofundme.com: Ashley Lynn Newton, organized by Jenna Sornberger
Oct 30: https://www.waff.com: Principal identifies 10-year-old who was shot, injured while protecting his mother in murder-suicide
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