Tuesday, December 11, 2007
BY CHARLES THOMPSON
Of The Patriot-News
Until recently, Mercedes Raye hadn't been an active participant in the community forums, street marches or other anti-violence efforts around Harrisburg.
But with her 12-year-old daughter recuperating from being shot in both legs outside a teen dance party in the city last month, Raye has become an instant gun control advocate. Her daughter is expected to make a full recovery, but the experience was too close for comfort for Raye.
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Name that CityA 17-year-old boy was sentenced to 15 to 30 years in state prison Tuesday after pleading guilty to shooting a store clerk in the head during a robbery that left the victim in a coma. |
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