In Harm's Way: Remembering the Life of Xavier Granville Slideshow

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Xavier as a young teen.

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Baby Xavier who was born 2 months early.

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Shikara Granville and her beloved son.

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Granville and husband Zachary Cobb.

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One of Xavier’s hobbies was playing video games with his friends. These two joysticks are in his undisturbed room.

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Stepbrother Kamel Howard, 14, outside Xavier’s Brooklyn funeral service on Monday evening.

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Xavier’s mother and stepfather outside his funeral.