Nominated by LB Hackney, Jahmari’s life changed in an instant when he was the victim of a shooting, targeted in a case of mistaken identity.
The physical recovery was long and difficult, but the emotional and social impact proved just as challenging. He faced the fear of being unfairly labelled as gang-affiliated due to the circumstances of the attack, a stereotype he has worked hard to avoid.
Instead, Jahmari focused on his rehabilitation, determined to show through his actions that he is building a positive future. His courage in the aftermath of such violence demonstrates strength not only in healing, but in shaping the direction of his life on his own terms.
