For some Black men and teens in Philly, relying on guns has become commonplace
The reasons young men give for illegally carrying guns includes showing off and protecting their safety.
Greg Thompson (left) and Marvel Thornton-Cruz, in May at a Southwest green lot that has been transformed into a memorial park for area residents who have died. Thompson, 60, employs Cruz, 28, in a city-funded landscaping program.Read moreMensah M. Dean/ Staff
