On October 11, 2007, Brahin Smalls, a 21-year-old from Philadelphia, was tragically killed. His death was part of a broader pattern of violence that affected the city significantly during that period. Philadelphia experienced numerous homicides in 2007, and Smalls’ death occurred amidst an ongoing spike in gun-related violence that afflicted many neighborhoods across the city. This violent trend was consistent with what was seen throughout the late 2000s, as Philadelphia struggled with its ris
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