On November 5, 2009, Jonte Slater, a 23-year-old resident of North Philadelphia, was tragically killed, adding to the ongoing gun violence plaguing the city that year. Slater's death was reported in the context of the broader issues of violence affecting Philadelphia. In 2009, the city experienced significant levels of violence, with homicides becoming alarmingly frequent. This specific incident reflects the tension and volatility that marked many Philadelphia neighborhoods at the time.
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