Zaquavious Dawkins, age 16

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Lost to gun violence on January 26, 2025 in Gastonia, North Carolina.

Photo sources:

• Facebook
• Contributed photo

News sources:

• https://www.qcnews.com/news/u-s/north-carolina/gaston-county/teen-charged-with-gastonia-murder-denied-bond-at-first-hearing-case-using-new-nc-law/
• https://www.qcnews.com/news/u-s/north-carolina/gaston-county/teen-charged-with-first-degree-murder-in-slaying-of-gastonia-16-year-old-police/
• gofundme.com: Donate to Support Ocha After Losing Her Only Child, organized by Kisha Kennedy
• wcnc.com: Teen shot, killed behind Gastonia restaurant
• Yahoo News: Teen killed in Gastonia running errands for his mom
• WSOC TV: Teen killed in Gastonia running errands for his mom
• Gun Violence Archive

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