Shelton Merritt, age 24

Lost to gun violence on July 24, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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    1 Shellz
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    1 Funny, Loving, Genuine
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    1 Shelton was very wise beyond his age. He was heaven sent. Indeed an Earth Angel.

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