Joey Jr. Smith

The homicide of Joey Jr. Smith, aged 35, took place in Philadelphia on October 6, 2014. The incident occurred during a period when Philadelphia's homicide rate had seen fluctuations, with the city experiencing both increases and reductions in violent crime during that decade. In 2014, Philadelphia recorded a significant number of homicides, many of which were attributed to gun violence, disputes, and retaliation. During that time, the overall approach to addressing violence in the city was shift ...