When is it gonna end??????????

The end result of for a community plagued by inadequate jobs and no affordable housing for multiple generations is hopelessness. This hopelessness is especially apparent in the youth of that community. When someone is hopeless there is no tomorrow for them. And when there is no tomorrow, it doesn't matter what you do today.

The community that this happened in is over run by hopelessness. Outside of faith in a bogus church there is no light at the end of the tunnel. As a result people are acting accordingly.

I wish all the strength in the world to the family dealing with this tragedy. And I wish all the strength in the world to the families that have already dealt with this very same thing. And I wish all the strength in the world to the families that will, inevitably, deal with this same situation.

Until the government understands that they cannot turn a blind eye to low-income areas and until they realize that throwing scraps of money at those communities is not the answer these trends will not change.

Invest in education, job development (for people that may not have college degrees), and affordable housing (that isn't filled with lead paint) and the hope will go up. And when the hope goes up, stories like this horrific one we have heard today will become few and far between.

Perhaps if the Rhode Island leadership had invested money into this community instead of giving tax breaks to movie companies that film here, the kids involved in this tragedy would have had better things to do than quarrel over nonsense.

Or better yet....maybe we should focus more attention on why there are numerous homicides in the city...the states capital city of Providence.. rather than spending countless dollars and man hours looking into how we can stop the drunk driving deaths of Barrington teens .....will there ever be equal ground?

A BULLET HAS NO NAME ON IT JUST PRAY FOR EVERYBODY
MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY

each person chooses how he/she wants to live his/her life... i know plenty of people who grew up without all the luxuries of life... but they knew how to live a civil life...

i can't stand hearing people b*tching about how their life is this or that... society turned its back on them... blah blah... stop the b*tching live your life as a good citizen of this planet...

be fortunate for the freedom you have here in the US and thank god that you're not born in a war torn country... you think that you have it tough... someone should send them to a 3rd world country... famine or disease ridden country... then they'll know...

Come on now- the mayor says the city is safe, so it must be true!

that's the problem right now! Everyone puts their energy into writing comments yet when it comes down to it, nothing is being done, JUST WORDS SPOKEN!!! These youth today need someone to look up to! Can we please join and make it a better place for not only them but us, it's not too far from it being a child of any of ours strolling down these treets to fall victim to yet another act of violence!!!!!!!!! May God Bless everyone and protect everyone in their daily journey!

Mr./Ms. “anonymous” - It is true that we should be grateful for what this great country has to offer us, however we must not underestimate the effects that poverty and violence continue to have in children not just in RI but across the nation. Living under poverty has many implications in the development of a child/youth. Many things must come into play for a child to be able to overcome a life of hopelessness due to poverty, resiliency, strong family ties, resources, education, opportunity.... not all of us have access ti these. Further, when there are other issues within the family, I do not suggest this is the case of the Fortes Family, that presents even a greater compounded problem. My heart goes out to this family, and to those who have lost a loved one to violence.

I'm sorry this happened. Blaming it on a lack of education, lack of jobs or lack of government is ridiculous.

We have to stop expecting the government to 'fix' this. A better job won't keep you out of trouble. Nor will a better education. You need to recognize that the problem lies with our lack of self respect. We're deluding ourselves when we don't take responsibility for our actions and our communities. It's always a good time to grow up, and own up.

cuzzo that wont right how they did yyou like that a youngman who had a lot to look forward too...
MICHEAL"MIKEY-MIKE"FORTES GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN DAM NOT ANOTHER ONE RIP BIG CUZZO

may god watch over you and your family in these troubled times. keep your memories close and tell family stories of all that is good and remember a hand to hold is always close by.

God is the only answer to fix these problems. Until we realize that, Violence or any other issue will never end.

I have to agree with Geo. The government doesn't have to 'fix' everything...some things, yes. But years ago, even the poor people had RESPECT...it doesn't cost anything to have respect or give it. It is a taught value. People have to begin to take responsibility for their actions or lack of actions. I truly believe that the "3 R's" have to be learned....Respect, Responsibility and Religion...no matter what belief you choose! Many great men and women came from backgrounds of poverty...they never blamed someone...they just used their energy in a positive way and did something about their circumstances. And if it matters, I was never a 'priviledged person'...I had to rebuild my life twice.

When will it stop? Another young life lost. What can we as a community do to help "Stop The Violence"...It just sickens me when I see this happen.
The police need to stop hiding the numbers and tell us the truth. What are they doing to stop this?

you live with the decisions you make...poverty is a cycle, but a chosen one...get good grades, keep your nose clean, and you can escape it..even if its only to the middle class....otherwise meet at aunties house for the funeral after party and blame everyone else...its society's fault, no wait it the governments fault..no wait...bootstraps people bootstraps...generations of folk did it..why cant you...whine whine whine..

Good idea---after getting stabbed just a few months ago, GO AHEAD OUT TO THE STREETS AT 1:30 am ....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Real smart !!!

Another young life cut short by violence. When is this going to end. How many more parents are going to bury their children. Community Leaders, I urge you to step up and help, please, don't let another parent suffer!! We as parents, I urge all of you to step up and make our communities safe again as well. Protect your children, Teach your children. Know your children and Save your children.

I blame a failing economy which is reaching a drastic end.....crime will continue to rise, there are no jobs, no incentives for young people to do anymore than hang out, deal drugs, PLAY in gangs (oh what fun).........guns are easily accessible EXCEPT to law abiding citizens of course.......my heart goes out to the boy and his family, it's senseless.........this country is quickly going down the tubes, and how many more young people will die in this TINY state before something is done, it's frightening....whether it be a "drive by", or whatever the reason, this boy will not know what it's like to live the (choke) American Dream (chokechoke), that really no longer exists, mind you...

IF YOU CAN'T GET AN EDUCATION THAT WILL GIVE YOU A HEADS UP IN GAINING A MEANINGFUL JOB,,,, CRIME WILL BE YOU FUTURE. THANK THE EDUCATION SYSTEM OF THE PAST 30 YEARS.

Kids and guns don't mix well together!!!

It's a shame that someone so young has to die in such a violent way. However, where is a 19 year old going at 1:30 in the morning?

and the worst thing anyone can do is keep silent.what if it was your child and no one seen anything,my son died to gun violence and no one even stoped to help him on cranston st.people seen and yet kept quiet,if u think this is no your problem it is all our problems. never no like they say a bullett has no name on it.

Stop with the "A bullet has no name on it" nonsense. Get a grip and stop blaming the economy, Bush, the police, blah, blah, blah, blah. Kids who surround themselves with violence, guns and drugs are in the middle of a war zone. There are plenty of poor minorities (not nearly enough, though)who do not join gangs, do drugs, and carry firearms. It is not the government's duty to stop foolish behavior. The police and plenty of community action groups have programs to stop this and point kids in the right direction. Some will listen, others won't. I never want to see another "Peace Vigil" where people say this violence has to stop. They are useless, attention grabbing exercises. It is true that innocent people die in the inner cities of gun violence. But the statistics show that more often than not, the victims aren't choir boys. And certainly those who pull the trigger are evil scum, not worthy of breathing air amongst our citizenry. Help yourself, and live a clean life. Even if you're poor, you can be rich in your heart.

R.I.P MICHAEL WE WILL MISS U

I agree to a combination of some of these comments. I totally agree with the "3R's" Respect, Responsibility & Religion. I believe that poverty leads to many things, like violence and drugs. Some of these young kids start drug dealing so that they can get a pair of sneakers their parents can't afford, then that leads to a lifetime of crime and troubles. It become a "street-career" which ends with death or prison. Sometimes its so bad the parents have no control. Poverty leads to bad temptations,many fall weak. My thoughts & Prayers go out to the family and all those who have lost a loved one to street violence, I've been there before many times.