Damn, just caught word that my cousin's wife's little brother was murdered this morning. I knew him pretty well too. He was a happy go lucky kid and one of the most polite kids you'd ever meet, but he joined a gang not too long ago. You wouldn't think that of him if you'd seen him. He's kind hearted, polite and well dressed, but a messed up upbringing and some horrible life choices took him away from this Earth far too soon. It's not confirmed to be gang related, but given the gang violence that has been rocking the city as of late, and the company he kept, it's basically a foregone conclusion at this point. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Teenager-Shot-Killed-as-San-Jose-Party-Breaks-Up-215436871.html
I grew up in a similarly rough environment, and lost siblings to gang violence, so these things always hit me a lot harder, especially since I've met the kid a dozen plus times. Shit's heartbreaking and infuriating, 17 fucking years old man... :/
Fuck man. Sorry to hear this. 17 too fucking young man.
My family just buried my cousin a few weeks ago. He went missing four years ago and the cops just found his body about two months ago. This shit is crazy.
http://abclocal.go.com/kfsn/story?section=news/local&id=9162162
Damn, stay strong.