Javier Gutierrez, a 17-year-old from North Long Beach, California, was tragically killed on February 2, 1995. Known as a peacemaker in his community, Javier was walking across an athletic field to watch a soccer match when he was senselessly shot by a gang member. The shooter, who is now serving a prison sentence, claimed he shot Javier because he believed Javier had given him "dirty looks." This tragic incident highlighted the pervasive issue of gang violence in the area and led to significant
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