In 2007, the city of brotherly love averaged more than one murder and four shootings a day. This site, by writer Kia Gregory, profiles the city's deadly violence, the people it threatens, and the people who fight desperately for solutions.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Marcus Barnes, 19
On March 18, at 7:50 am, police were called to 1600 South 59th for a body lying in the driveway. Upon arrival, police found a black male in rear driveway with multiple gunshot wounds to the head, back and legs. The victim was identified as 19-year-old Marcus Barnes of 6000 West Girard Avenue. Barnes was pronounced dead at the scene at 8:20 am.
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I think the murder rate is really ridiculous and for the most part, im hurt most behind this murder cause Marcus was my only brother and my mothers only son...will this ever stop??
Stacey Barnes
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