KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Darrell Hargraves grew up around gun violence in Kansas City – his best friend was killed when he was 20 – and he went on to serve several stints in prison.
But when the 48-year old was released after an 11-year sentence for a robbery, he was determined to turn things around.
He began a remodeling business in 2009, revitalizing homes on the city’s East Side. The business was doing well and after nearly a decade, he seemed to be on the right track.