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Gavin Yates-Lyons

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Teen Football Player Killed in Tallahassee Shooting

An 18‑year‑old recent high school graduate and football player died from injuries sustained in a shooting at a pop‑up party in Tallahassee, Florida, just days after his graduation. Two others were wounded, and the community has rallied around his family.

May 31, 2026

Teen Football Prospect Killed in Tallahassee Parking Garage Shooting

An 18‑year‑old recent high school graduate was fatally shot at a downtown Tallahassee parking garage during an unsanctioned gathering. Two other attendees survived with non‑life‑threatening injuries, and the incident has shocked the local community and the college football world.

May 31, 2026

Tragic Loss: Ball State Freshman Gavin Yates-Lyons Killed in Tallahassee Shooting

Gavin Yates-Lyons, an 18‑year‑old freshman defensive back at Ball State University, died after being caught in the crossfire of an unsanctioned pop‑up party in Tallahassee. The shooting left three victims, with Yates-Lyons among those fatally injured. His death has sparked tributes, a GoFundMe that raised over $8,000, and an ongoing investigation.

May 31, 2026