Gilbert Kelly, a 65-year-old homeless man, was tragically shot and killed in Brooklyn, New York, on March 15, 2014. Known affectionately as "Kelly" by the residents of Grand Avenue, he was a familiar figure in the neighborhood, often seen on the stoops between Gates and Putnam. Kelly had a long history in the area, where he was regarded as the self-appointed steward of the block. Despite his struggles with homelessness and drug addiction, he earned the trust of the community by keeping the stoop
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