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Zaevion William Dobson

Case from Knoxville, TN dated Dec 17, 2015

Victim Details

Zaevion William Dobson

Male

Black / African American

Knoxville

TN

2015-12-17

15

Zaevion

William Dobson

07/05/2026

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On the evening of December 17, 2015, in Knoxville, Tennessee, 15-year-old Zaevion William Dobson, a male sophomore and football player at Fulton High School, was on a porch with friends when gunfire erupted in their Lonsdale neighborhood. In a selfless act of heroism, he shielded three girls from the hail of bullets. Dobson was the only one struck and died from his injuries, while the girls he protected were unharmed. His courageous act would later be recognized nationally, earning him the posth ...
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  • Washington Post: President Obama tearfully remembers hero football player killed by gun violence
  • HeraldCourier.com: Knoxville Police investigating 3 gang-related shootings that left 2 dead last night
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    I'm always struck by the bravery Zaevion showed on that terrible night. The fact that he sacrificed ... ...Read More
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