Gavin Yates-Lyons
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Gavin Yates-Lyons was an 18‑year‑old defensive back who had just begun his collegiate football career at Ball State University.
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Gavin Yates-Lyons grew up in Georgia and graduated early from Lowndes County High School, enrolling at Ball State University for the spring 2026 semester to pursue a degree and play football.
He joined the Ball State Cardinals as a defensive back, earning praise from coaches and teammates for his positivity, work ethic, and the impact he made in the short time he was on campus.
On May 24, 2026, Yates-Lyons was caught in the crossfire of a shooting in a Tallahassee parking garage; he succumbed to his injuries on May 30. His family announced that he had become an organ donor, and the community raised funds to support his loved ones.
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