Heroic Teen Dies Saving Girl in Tuskegee University Shooting
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La’Tavion Johnson, an 18-year-old, was killed in a mass shooting at Tuskegee University during its homecoming, reportedly saving a girl's life by pushing her out of harm's way. The shooting injured 16 others, with 12 suffering gunshot wounds. A 25-year-old man was arrested for possessing a machine gun conversion device, but no charges have been filed related to the deaths or injuries. Johnson's family remembers him as energetic and caring, and they are advocating for a Stop the Violence Rally in response to the tragedy.
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