Shooting was over gold necklace

WORCESTER TELEGRAM & GAZETTE ^ | May 24, 2006 | Scott J. Croteau and Juan Pablo Lopera

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WORCESTER— While fear exists that an 18-year-old man shot for his gold necklace Saturday night near Chino Avenue may be paralyzed, members of his family said yesterday they have faith he will emerge OK.

Jeffrey Burgos remained in a city hospital in critical but stable condition and was scheduled to undergo more surgery. His family, who asked that their names and address be withheld for fear of reprisal, said the bullet went in near his navel and came out his back near his spine.

“The doctors said it was a possibility (he would be paralyzed), but I trust in God that he will be OK,” his mother said in Spanish. “I have a lot of faith in God.”

Police said the shooting was over a gold necklace with a large gold Jesus medallion that Mr. Burgos wore.

Melvin Santiago, 22, of 297 Cambridge St., was arrested Monday in New York City on a Worcester police warrant for the shooting, which occurred just before midnight.

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Key phrase in this article: "Mr. Burgos’ parents said the chain was worth about $2,000 and their son paid for it with Supplemental Security Income."

[mtbopfuyn]

Key phrase in this article: "Mr. Burgos’ parents said the chain was worth about $2,000 and their son paid for it with Supplemental Security Income.

Which appropriately enough is followed by, "I don’t understand it. I think it’s wrong,”. Although I wouldn't put it in the same context as his mother.

[Texas Eagle]

Mr. Burgos has some mental health issues, the family said,

Sounds to me like its the parents who have mental health issues.