Barbershop Tragedy Deepens Trauma in Boston's Gun Violence-Stricken Community

Ateiya Sowers-Hassell at Salvaged Roots witnessed chaos when gunfire erupted on Labor Day, leaving 20-year-old Elijah Clunie shot. Barbershops serve as safe havens in Black communities, yet violence shatters this sanctuary. With trauma lingering, residents seek change, though skepticism about lasting solutions remains widespread.