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Former Gunn student found guilty in 2009 shooting
Schools & Kids, posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on May 29, 2012 at 9:50 pm

Daniel Gil-Fernandez, a Gunn High School dropout and self-proclaimed Nortenos gang member, was found guilty Tuesday afternoon of shooting a rival gang member in 2009, Santa Clara County Deputy District Attorney Chuck Gillingham said.

Read the full story here Web Link posted Tuesday, May 29, 2012, 6:54 PM

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Posted by Nayeli, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, on May 30, 2012 at 1:19 pm
Nayeli is a member (registered user) of Palo Alto Online

While I am glad that this young thug was locked up, I can't help but wonder about solutions for this issue.

Gangs, theft and violence are becoming an increasing part of society. I read a book last week that spoke of how "shame" associated with criminal or deviant activity was one of the factors that prevented it. Now, some criminals literally boast of their "labor."

What can be done in terms of prevention?

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