According to Fox News.com, an Atlanta
teen who wanted to leave a street gang was shot more than a dozen times by
members of the gang when he told them his intentions, police say.
"Never since I've been in law enforcement have I seen someone shot 15
times and live," U.S. Marshal Eric Heinz said. "(He) told the other
members of the gang, 'Hey, look, I want to go straight, be law-abiding,' and
they weren't happy with it."
The 19-year-old was shot and started crawling and moaning, MyFoxAtlanta.com
reported. The people who aided him are now in protective custody. The gang's
motto is reportedly: You're in until you die.
A relative of the victim said that he underwent surgery and is recovering.
"I think he's strong and he's a survivor," said the relative, who
asked not to be identified.
Agents with the U.S. Marshals Counter Gang Unit and Atlanta Police arrested
two people in the shooting, including a 16-year-old and 19-year-old Farrakmad
Muhammad Price, who they say was found Tuesday hiding in Tennessee.
The victim's family warned other teens against joining gangs.
"My message is change before it's too late.
Because the same way they did him, somebody could do them," the relative
said.
