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Hartford point guard couldn’t save his brother from Philly’s gun violence but he’s trying to help others through his new summer camp | Jenice Armstrong

Traci Carter's brother, Semaj, 22, was shot in the back on July 20 after a basketball game at Meyers Recreation Center. Carter has started a camp to try to help youth from Philadelphia.

Hartford's Traci Carter (25) faces off against UML's Anthony Blunt (14) as the University of Hartford Hawks go up against the UMass Lowell River Hawks for the America East Championship at Reich Family Pavilion Saturday, March 13, 2021, at University of Hartford. Hartford won 64-50, clenching their first NCAA Tournament berth.
Hartford's Traci Carter (25) faces off against UML's Anthony Blunt (14) as the University of Hartford Hawks go up against the UMass Lowell River Hawks for the America East Championship at Reich Family Pavilion Saturday, March 13, 2021, at University of Hartford. Hartford won 64-50, clenching their first NCAA Tournament berth.Read moreKassi Jackson / AP