On May 20, 2017, the quiet atmosphere of Laurens, South Carolina, was shattered during a large gathering on Winetta Street. A Black male named Roydrecilous Irby, known affectionately to friends and family as "Moe," was attending a block party that had drawn a crowd of over 300 people. What began as a community celebration spiraled into chaos as the night progressed, turning the festive occasion into a scene of violence. Amidst the confusion of the large crowd, gunfire erupted, striking the 26-ye
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