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By the time they leave the police station, Starr is convinced that Khalil will never receive justice. Maverick was a gang member and even went to prison for three years when Starr was young, but now he avoids any and all gang activity and dedicates himself to family life. When dealing with the issue of young people and violence in our country, its clear that we cant separate violence that plague our youth: educational failure, Leadership, decision-making processes can sometimes result in dilemmas. Police officers arrive to see if theres trouble between the two arguing men. The police warn the rioters to disperse. Iesha, Seven and Kenyas mother, creates a distraction to help them escape. Before the service, April Ofrah, a member of the local police accountability advocacy group Just Us for Justice, makes a statement. Whatever the genre. khalil. How might it affect the pursuit of justice for his murder? Maverick isnt sure whether it was the police or the King Lords. The birds and the bees. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Starr begins to have nightmares about what happened and her world is turned upside down. He is a strong role model for Starr, Seven, and Sekani. Scared of getting caught (41-43). Khalils gunshot wounds bleed heavily and his blood stains Starrs clothes and shoes. King lays a gray bandana, a symbol of his gang, on top of Khalil in the casket, but Ms. Rosalie screams and throws the bandana at King. Later, she learns the DeVantes brother was killed at the party. Starr's passion is evident when she tells her mother, "So I can't be silent. Chris Brown may have even more people turn against him, after fans recorded him. 13 year old Derek King and his 12 year old brother, Alex, were being charged of bludgeoning their father, Terry King, to death. They run to Khalils car and drive away. When Starr was 12, her mother, a registered nurse, explained sex to her very factually and told her that she shouldnt be sexually active until she became an adult.