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New Bedford Teen with Gang Ties Shot for the 2nd Time in 3 Months

John Eagan

Story Created: Aug 26, 2008 at 5:06 PM EST

Story Updated: Aug 26, 2008 at 5:06 PM EST

It has been a bad week for one New Bedford man.  He's in the hospital recovering from gunshot wounds, and it's not his first bout with gun violence.  For 19-year old Vernon Carter it is the second time he has been shot in the last 3 months.

Early Monday morning near Coggeshall and Adams Street, he had just left his friend's house on foot and was shot in the back.  Carter called 911 himself.  Police say they had to search the area to find him because he was hiding from the perpetrators.  They finally found him and rushed him to the hospital.
   
And back in May he was shot in the arm during an area festival.  Police say Carter has ties to a local gang and has been arrested several times.  They are not sure though if the shootings are connected or not.

ABC 6 reporter Coleen Harry has more...

Friday, Aug 29 at 10:00 AM Nick, N. B. Ma. wrote ...

Hopefully everyone can let this young man recover and maybe change his life. Leave him be.

Thursday, Aug 28 at 1:45 PM Pat wrote ...

I really miss Vernon and that was so long ago, that is the impact he made on me and I am not easily impressed. I will pray for young Vernon so he can carry on the name. - Pat

Thursday, Aug 28 at 1:42 PM Joe wrote ...

I loved the man, Vernon Carter in New Bedford High 1971. He was charismatic and a really nice guy when you got to know him, unfortunately for us he died but young Vernon you can carry on for your Dad, please change your life but live for yourself and him and all those who loved your Dad.

Thursday, Aug 28 at 7:09 AM Sharon, N. B. Ma. wrote ...

The Carter's are nice people, if you had know the Dad, Vernon you would know what I mean he was awesome in every way. Vernon Jr. carry on the name do what you must but get away from these people.

Thursday, Aug 28 at 7:05 AM Luke wrote ...

I too knew your dad in school, he was a great, great guy, get away from here if you must to carry on the name. Do it for your Dad if you can't do it for yourself.

Wednesday, Aug 27 at 5:12 PM a friend wrote ...

thankyou pat for your comment. you are right the carter's are great people. so is vernon just caught in bad lifestyle. get better vernon there are people who love & care about you get better soon you are in my prays

Wednesday, Aug 27 at 8:45 AM Pat wrote ...

If you are Vernon Carter's son (deceased Vernon) I knew your Dad and you need to carry on the name, move away from here if you have to and staighten up. Your Dad was a nice man, he stuck up for me in high school and I did not even know him then, I miss him now do it for yourself and your dad, please!!!!!!!!

Wednesday, Aug 27 at 8:16 AM Tim wrote ...

Better luck to the next shooter

Tuesday, Aug 26 at 9:19 PM Danny wrote ...

Stay home buddy.

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