In the winter of 2017, the life of 16-year-old Lewis Brewer, an African-American male, was cut short by gunfire in Buffalo, New York. On January 25th, Brewer was fatally shot, becoming another victim of the city's struggle with youth and gang-related violence. His death added to the growing concerns about the safety of young people in the community.
Following the shooting, Brewer's case was enveloped into a larger effort by law enforcement to address the pervasive issue of street gangs in
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