January 2024 8
Stephen Hoston, 30: ‘He taught me a lot, and now he’s gone’
From the time Stephen Hoston III was a kid, he just wanted to bring family together. During family fun days, he would lead the charge picking games for the family—and be the most competitive player. One game, Rock Band, involved different families competing against each other, and it made the whole family better. “At first […]
Craig “215Stacks” Thomas Jr, 21, an accomplished musician and ‘just the perfect kind of person’
More than anything, Craig Thomas, also known as 215 Stacks, was wrapped in joy, bringing his infectious smile and positivity everywhere he went. It was a love for life and making people laugh that began early, when he couldn’t help but pull pranks on his family. “I remember when we were younger and I went […]
Masako Suyko Griffin, 38, beauty queen and choir singer who loved her two children
It was no surprise in 2011 when Masako Suyko Griffin announced to her family she was going to get involved in beauty pageants. After all, to be in the presence of this Queen was an unforgettable experience. She always owned the room, said her sister Alista Stevenson. “People were captivated by her confidence, smile, walk […]
Paris Gary, 31, barbershop owner and lover of motorcycles
You could say Paris Gary was a gentle giant—something his mother knew to be true from the very beginning. “Paris was born premature at eight months weighing a whopping 10 pounds,” said his mother, Denise Wells. And her son, who she called Peedi, had a whole lotta energy. As Paris continued to grow, his kindergarten […]
Shahid Davis, 19, planned to further his education
Life was moving in a positive direction for Shahid Quayyum Ahzire Davis. After getting into trouble as a juvenile, he applied himself and was awarded a two-year scholarship to La Salle University. After graduating from Philadelphia North Academy in 2010, though, he told his mother that he wanted to defer his college enrollment for a […]
Rodney F Hicks, 46
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Date: 2024-01-04Location: 2900 N Orkney St, Philadelphia, PA
Trevonte Marks, a ‘man of the house’ at 15, who aspired to be a designer, rapper
Trevonte Marks never wore a bad outfit. Whether it was his school uniform or if he was dressing up for a special occasion, Trevonte, or better known as Tre, always made sure he looked good. Inspired by his dad and uncle’s style, Trevonte loved streetwear and sneaker culture, as noted by his impressive collection of […]
Kenneth Carodine, 35
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] 6abc NBC Philadelphia Philadelphia Tribune Date: 2024-01-02 Location: 1200 W Harold St, Philadelphia, PA
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Every month, we create a placeholder webpage for each person murdered in Philadelphia. Our hope is to elevate these pages into fully written stories with photos that show who each victim was as a person. Through storytelling, we're shining a light on the human toll of gun violence in Philadelphia.