Christopher "Chris" Carvalho, age 28

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Lost to gun violence on April 28, 2003 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Christopher was shot twice in the head and neck. He was hospitalized for four years. He died on September 23, 2007

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Sep 27: Boston Herald: Years later, gang violence claims another

News sources:

Newspapers.com: South End violence spurs fear of reprisals (Jose DeVeiga and Christopher Carvalho 2003) - Newspapers.com
Sep 28: Getaway Driver Admits Role in 2003 South End Homicides – The Boston Sun
DRIVER SENTENCED FOR ROLE IN FATAL SOUTH END SHOOTINGS « Suffolk County District Attorney's Office
Oct 27: Dorchester gang member sentenced for ’03 shootings that left 2 dead - The Boston Globe
Sep 27: Boston Herald: Years later, gang violence claims another

Also killed was:

Jose J. DaVeiga, age 22

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