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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Elvia Malagón

In Englewood, Powell’s Barbershop marks new chapter years after fatal shooting struck business

Sunni Powell, owner of Powell’s Barbershop in the Englewood neighborhood, sits inside his new barber shop, Saturday, April 15, 2023. (Pat Nabong/Sun-Times)

For Sunni Powell, the relaunching of his business, Powell’s Barbershop, at a new location in Englewood this spring is akin to a phoenix rising in the community.

Nearly seven years ago, a gunman opened fire inside his barbershop, killing one person and wounding another. Undeterred, he opened up his shop the next day, but business wasn’t the same. Although he wasn’t the intended target, customers were reluctant to return.

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