Fulton High School will honor Zaevion Dobson, a sophomore football player who was murdered in December while protecting others, during the 2016 season. The school will paint Dobson’s #24 jersey on the field at the 24-yard line.
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Dobson was killed while trying to protect three girls who were in danger of being shot after several men began randomly firing shots near his home. According to police reports, Dobson jumped on top of three girls to protect them from the gunfire. Dobson, who was pronounced dead at the scene, was the only one hit.
