On a beautiful day that turned tragic, 46-year-old Michael Carter Jr., a Black / African American male, was fatally shot in Des Moines, Iowa, on October 19, 2024. The incident occurred at Union Labor Park during the "Biggz Big World" hip-hop festival, an event intended to raise awareness for mental health. What began as a positive community gathering with people of all ages enjoying local music and vendors was shattered by the sound of gunfire.
Around 7:22 p.m., chaos erupted as attendees
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