Vance Mims III, a 17-year-old male, tragically lost his life in July 2025, a victim of gun violence that unfolded on the Fourth of July in Albany, New York. On that evening, Mims had gone to enjoy the fireworks display at Empire State Plaza with his family and friends. After the show, as they were on Madison Avenue, chaos erupted. Mims was caught in the crossfire of what police describe as a gun battle between two teenagers and was struck in the head by a bullet.
For thirteen days, Mims f
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