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On August 4, 1969, 16-year-old African American male Alonzo Brooker was tragically shot and killed in North Philadelphia. Reports indicate that his death was linked to his refusal to join a local neighborhood gang, highlighting the intense pressure and violence associated with gang recruitment during that era.
The incident occurred amidst a surge in gang-related violence in Philadelphia during the late 1960s. At the time of Alonzo Brooker's death, he was identified as the 26th victim of ...Read More
The incident occurred amidst a surge in gang-related violence in Philadelphia during the late 1960s. At the time of Alonzo Brooker's death, he was identified as the 26th victim of ...Read More
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Alonzo Brooker
Male
Black / African American
Philadelphia
PA
1969-08-04
16
Alonzo
Brooker
11/17/2025
Forum Posts (3)
I've been reading through what happened to Alonzo Brooker, and I can't stop thinking about his dream... ...Read More
01/16/2025
01/16/2025
I was reading about Alonzo Brooker's case and started thinking about the social dynamics that existe... ...Read More
07/29/2024
07/29/2024
I've been reading about Alonzo Brooker's case, and one thing that stands out to me is the immense st... ...Read More
01/22/2024
01/22/2024
