Jerome Bussey, a 20-year-old African American man from Philadelphia, tragically lost his life on July 22, 1969. He was shot while standing on a street in his neighborhood, becoming another victim in a city already grappling with a rise in gang-related violence. Jerome’s death came during a time of increased tension in Philadelphia, where many young people found themselves caught in the grip of gang culture and the struggles that came with it. His untimely passing marked the 25th gang-related s
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