Vernon Brown, a 40-year-old resident of Philadelphia, was killed on June 16, 2010, in what was one of many tragic homicides during a year marked by significant violence in the city. Vernon was among hundreds of individuals who fell victim to gun violence that year, reflecting a concerning trend in Philadelphia. In 2010, there were 306 recorded homicides in the city, with gun violence being a predominant factor. This year continued a trend of high murder rates, as the homicide rate was 19.8 per 1
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