In the heart of St. Louis, Missouri, the summer of 2012 brought a tragedy that would leave a lasting scar on a local African American family. On the evening of July 26, 2012, 20-year-old Ronisha Jackson was spending time with friends in Gravois Park, a public space located at the intersection of Miami and Louisiana Avenues in the city’s south side. The group had gathered to socialize and enjoy the warm night, congregating near the park's edge. At approximately 9:15 p.m., the gathering was abru
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