Tashawn Gallon

Tashawn Gallon, a 7-year-old African American boy, tragically lost his life on February 18, 2018, in Jacksonville, Florida. Tashawn was playing outside his family home in the Durkeeville neighborhood when a drive-by shooting occurred. According to reports, an SUV stopped near the house, and shots were fired from the vehicle. Tashawn's uncle, Henry Smith Jr., who was present at the scene, returned fire in self-defense. Unfortunately, a bullet from Smith's .40-caliber handgun struck Tashawn, leadi ...

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