Phillip Dewayne Holmes

In the spring of 2010, the life of a young Baltimore resident was tragically cut short, leaving a family in mourning and a community searching for answers. Phillip Dewayne Holmes, a 22-year-old Black male, was found on March 23, 2010, in the Northwood area of the city, having suffered from multiple gunshot wounds. The incident that led to his death occurred in the 2200 block of Roselawn Avenue.

The violence that claimed Holmes's life was a stark reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by ...