Zaevion William Dobson who was only 15 years old and a sophomore in high school was tragically shot and killed while he did a heroic act of shielding multiple girls from reckless gunfire.
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The shootings that killed Zaevion William Dobson, 15, began Thursday night, said Knoxville Police Chief David Rausch. The first person shot was Lisa Perry, 46, who was inside her apartment at the time. She is expected to survive.
Rausch said Perry’s 23-year-old son, Brandon Perry, and several other men then drove to the neighborhood where Dobson lived and “randomly fired multiple times.”
None of the girls that Zaevion was trying to protect were hit by the gunfire. Brandon Perry was later found to have been shot after he crashed a car into another apartment. He died from his injuries on Friday morning. Two other men who fled from the crash were arrested, though one was later released after being questioned.
Police say they do not believe Zaevion was a specific target and the shootings may have been gang related.
Rob Black, the coach of the Fulton football team, called Dobson a “fine, fine young man.”
“Only a sophomore, but a very contagious young man who was very liked by his peers and his teachers,” Black said. “Going to be a tough time as we leave from here and go meet with our football players.’
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Zaevion’s family. He is a true hero
