Garvey Hamilton

In the small town of Allen, Kentucky, a tragedy unfolded on October 16, 1981, that would leave a lasting scar on the community. Garvey Hamilton, a 28-year-old African American male, was one of five men whose lives were cut short in a hail of gunfire at the Mountain Auto-Truck Parts Store. The devastating event sent shockwaves through the quiet town, forever altering the lives of those involved.

On that fateful day, a gunman entered the auto parts store and opened fire with what was descri ...