Gavin Yates-Lyons cause of death: Ball State freshman dies days after shooting near Florida State campus
Ball State freshman defensive back Gavin Yates-Lyons has died at 18 after sustaining critical injuries in a shooting near Florida State University’s campus in Tallahassee on May 24. The young athlete, who had recently graduated from Lowndes County High School and enrolled early at Ball State, spent nearly a week in the hospital before passing away on May 30. His death was confirmed by the university on May 31. The tragedy has left teammates, coaches, family, and fans mourning a life and football career cut short far too soon.
Ball State freshman defensive back Gavin Yates-Lyons has died at 18 after sustaining critical injuries in a shooting near Florida State University’s campus in Tallahassee on May 24. The young athlete, who had recently graduated from Lowndes County High School and enrolled early at Ball State, spent nearly a week in the hospital before passing away on May 30. His death was confirmed by the university on May 31. The tragedy has left teammates, coaches, family, and fans mourning a life and football career cut short far too soon.
