16-Year-Old Quamir Mitchell Gunned Down In Southwest Philadelphia Weeks Before High School Graduation

Philadelphia PA

15 May, 2021

2:22 PM

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By Alecia Reid, CBS Philadelphia May 15, 2021 A community is coming together, demanding an end to the violence after the deadly shooting of a 16-year-old boy in Southwest Philadelphia Thursday night. This public safety walk is in response to last night's double shooting. One of the latest victims to die in the city's gun violence epidemic is a teenager who was set to graduate high school in the next few weeks. City Councilman Kenyatta Johnson joined forces with the 12th police district captain and members from the community for an emergency Peace Not Guns Public Safety Walk to address last night's deadly double shooting. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.