In the fall of 2021, a tragedy unfolded in a downtown Rochester apartment building that cut short the life of a young man known for his infectious smile and laughter. Malakai Uriah Benjamin Smith, a 19-year-old male, was killed on November 11, 2021, in a violent act that also claimed the life of 22-year-old Tywan Harper. The double homicide marked a grim milestone for the city, contributing to what was then the deadliest year in its history.
Remembered by loved ones as a loving son, broth
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