Ball State Football Player Dead After Being Shot at Party

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Ball State University announced the death of incoming football player Gavin Yates-Lyons on May 31, 2026, after he was shot during a party at Florida State University. The 18-year-old was set to join the Cardinals' roster but was killed in the shooting incident. Details about the circumstances of the shooting, including whether an arrest was made or the motive, were not provided in the announcement. The death marks a tragedy for the university's athletic program and raises questions about safety at campus social events.