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Alonzo Brooker

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Aug 04, 1969

Victim Details

Alonzo Brooker

Male

Black / African American

Philadelphia

PA

1969-08-04

16

Alonzo

Brooker

06/25/2026

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In the summer of 1969, a 16-year-old African American male named Alonzo Brooker faced a life-altering decision in his North Philadelphia neighborhood. On August 4th of that year, his refusal to join a local gang resulted in him being tragically shot and killed. His death marked a grim statistic, as he became the 26th victim of gang-related violence in Philadelphia in what was proving to be a violent year for the city.

The incident highlighted the immense pressure and the perilous environm ...
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  • Newspapers.com: N. Phila. Youth Slain After Refusing to Join Neighborhood Gang (Alonzo Brooker 1969) - Newspapers.com
  • Newspapers.com: Philadelphia Has 26th Gang Victim; Age 16 (Alonzo Brooker 1969) - Newspapers.com
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