LOWNDES COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) — A man who graduated Saturday, May 23, from Lowndes High School has passed away after being critically injured in a Tallahassee shooting that occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning, according to his family and the Lowndes Football Facebook page.

The graduate was identified as Gavin Yates-Lyons.

Officials in Tallahassee said the shooting may have been the result of an “unsanctioned pop-up party.”

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The shooting incident was reportedly at a parking garage. Yates-Lyons’ injuries were life-threatening, and he was taken to the hospital, according to Tallahassee Police.

Yates-Lyons had signed to go to Ball State in the fall to play collegiate football.

Officials said two others were shot and taken to the hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

Below you can find previous coverage from our 11 a.m. “What’s Going On” newscast.

The family of Yates-Lyons created a GoFundMe, those who would like do donate can donate here.

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