Troy Johnson, aged 19, was shot and killed on July 9, 2011, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His death occurred during a year marked by significant violence in the city, with gun-related homicides being particularly prevalent. Philadelphia saw a spike in violent crime during this period, and young Black males, like Troy Johnson, were among the groups most affected. Many of these homicides were the result of escalating disputes or were linked to ongoing tensions within neighborhoods that experience
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