Obama pays tribute to teen hero
The President of the United States has praised a 15-year-old boy who was killed after he shielded three girls in a shooting in Tennessee.
Zaevion Dobson was killed on Thursday night when three male suspects opened fire on a crowd in Knoxville.
A vigil has been held to remember the teen, while the Mayor Madeline Rogero says Dobson - who was a mentor to his peers - was adored by teachers and students.
His football coach, Rob Black, said that the youngster was " fine young man who is a success story."
While President Obama has taken to Twitter to pay tribute to Dobson's courageous act, police say one of the suspects died from a gunshot wound while two others have since been arrested.
Zaevion Dobson died saving three friends from getting shot. He was a hero at 15. What's our excuse for not acting? https://t.co/hn98uGsjKZ
— President Obama (@POTUS) December 20, 2015We want you to know that Zaevion was an outstanding young man who will always be remembered as a hero. pic.twitter.com/h7qlV1D9zO
— Fulton Football (@FultonFootball) December 18, 2015God’s Word says, “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends” (John 15:13). #ZaevionDobson #Hero
— Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) December 20, 2015this young man died shielding 3 girls from gunfire. his name is zaevion dobson, an american hero let the world know. https://t.co/bEMcH5JoXd
— Jason Mitchell (@JasonMitch) December 20, 2015Bearden Bulldog gym observes a moment of silence in honor of fallen Fulton hero Zaevion Dobson pic.twitter.com/lanRUUbWZI
— Rick Russo (@wvltrick) December 19, 2015Zaevion Dobson Needs a National Courage Award Named in His Honor! He died shielding 3 girls from gunfire. #Courage pic.twitter.com/ISOIKa8jB9
— Coach Warren VP (@DemetricDWarren) December 18, 2015(File photo: Gallo Images)