In the Irish Channel neighborhood of New Orleans, a bright, partly sunny Thursday afternoon took a tragic turn. On February 21, 2013, Nolan 'Nemo' Gemo Alofipo, an 18-year-old male and a father of two, was visiting friends in the area. Earlier that day, he had spoken with his sister, Thelma, about his plans, unaware of the violence that would soon unfold. Shortly after 2:30 p.m., the sound of multiple gunshots shattered the quiet of the 2800 block of Chippewa Street. The gunfire was so loud it r
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