He was only 15 years old

Gay student in Oxnard, California declared brain dead. Police Confirm and File Hate-Crime Charges.

Ft. Lauderdale, FL (February 15, 2008) - On February 13th 15-year-old Lawrence King was declared brain dead after he was shot by a fellow student at Oxnard Junior High School. King, an openly gay student, was shot during his first period English Class in front of twenty four other students. According to classmates, King was known to wear makeup and feminine jewelry to school and was in conflict with other boys for his open display.

Suspect: Brandon McInerney (14 yrs old)

Read More:

http://www.latimes.com/news/la-me-oxnard13feb13,0,432082.story

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-oxnard14feb14,0,7204301.story

Opinion:

http://fruitfly.wordpress.com/2008/02/14/

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