Local NewsA Bright Future Ends Early
By: Paul Park
Contributor
It was a typical Wednesday night in Syracuse for Tamara Stewart. As a homeless woman, she usually hangs around and socializes with other homeless people. But Wednesday evening, a cool night turned into a tragedy.
An African-American man between his late twenties or early thirties was shot and killed Wednesday night at the corner of Lexington Ave. and Columbus Ave in Syracuse. Residents around the area said three shots were fired. Police have not yet released the identity of the victim, or any reason for his murder.
While the public does not know any details around this incident, Stewart said she knew the victim personally.
“He was outgoing, fun loving, and always seemed to know what was going on in the world,” Stewart said.
Stewart and other people in the neighborhood knew the victim by his street name, “Lolli.”
“He loved everyone,” Stewart said. “Lolli was concerned for everyone, particularly the black community.”
Stewart believes the murder was an act of personal grudge, and does not understand why someone would want to kill him.
“People should mind their own business,” Stewart added. “He knew what he wanted to do, so someone was probably jealous.”
According to Stewart, “Lolli” had dreams, and he recently told Stewart about his inspiration.
“He had big hopes and dreams,” Stewart said. “He was so proud of the U.S. for electing a black man. He wanted to someday have Obama’s place.”
Stewart also remembers how outspoken Lolli was.
“He always gave his own educated opinions about life,” Stewart said. “He was very critical about drugs and life, especially being a young, black male.”
Lolli’s friends and acquaintances said they do not believe the murder was an act of gang violence. Stewart said she just wants everyone to remember the determination Lolli had for the black community, and for his own future.
By: Paul Park
Contributor
It was a typical Wednesday night in Syracuse for Tamara Stewart. As a homeless woman, she usually hangs around and socializes with other homeless people. But Wednesday evening, a cool night turned into a tragedy.
An African-American man between his late twenties or early thirties was shot and killed Wednesday night at the corner of Lexington Ave. and Columbus Ave in Syracuse. Residents around the area said three shots were fired. Police have not yet released the identity of the victim, or any reason for his murder.
While the public does not know any details around this incident, Stewart said she knew the victim personally.
“He was outgoing, fun loving, and always seemed to know what was going on in the world,” Stewart said.
Stewart and other people in the neighborhood knew the victim by his street name, “Lolli.”
“He loved everyone,” Stewart said. “Lolli was concerned for everyone, particularly the black community.”
Stewart believes the murder was an act of personal grudge, and does not understand why someone would want to kill him.
“People should mind their own business,” Stewart added. “He knew what he wanted to do, so someone was probably jealous.”
According to Stewart, “Lolli” had dreams, and he recently told Stewart about his inspiration.
“He had big hopes and dreams,” Stewart said. “He was so proud of the U.S. for electing a black man. He wanted to someday have Obama’s place.”
Stewart also remembers how outspoken Lolli was.
“He always gave his own educated opinions about life,” Stewart said. “He was very critical about drugs and life, especially being a young, black male.”
Lolli’s friends and acquaintances said they do not believe the murder was an act of gang violence. Stewart said she just wants everyone to remember the determination Lolli had for the black community, and for his own future.
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