Lynn slaying marks violent weekend

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Lynn police detectives examine a window after a shooting early Saturday at 1-3 Olive Street in Lynn. (Photo /Alan Webster)

Lynn slaying marks violent weekend

By Dan O'Brien/The Daily Item

LYNN - An Olive Street man was a victim early Saturday morning in a weekend of gun violence that later left neighbors on Summer Street horrified after shots rang out on Sunday afternoon, according to police.

Tony Pich, 21, of 1 Olive St., Lynn, was shot while standing on his front porch shortly before 2:30 a.m. Saturday, according to Essex County District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett's Office.

After the shooting, Pich's family members drove him to North Shore Medical Center in Salem, where he was pronounced dead at about 3 a.m., said DA spokesman Steve O'Connell.

Police have previously identified 1 Olive St. as a Crip gang house but authorities haven't said if the homicide was gang-related.

"Police are exploring all possibilities in this case," O'Connell said.

O'Connell says Lynn police are asking for the public's help in locating the suspect. No arrests have been made.

"Anybody with any information is urged to call the Lynn police," he said.

The murder marks Lynn's sixth official homicide of 2008. There were five homicides in all of 2007.

Click here to an interactive map of Lynn murders from 2007-2008.

Another weekend shooting, in which no one was believed to be injured, rocked the area of Breed Square shortly after 3:30 p.m. Sunday, where police responded to 528 Summer St. on a report of shots fired.

Initial police reports indicate a gunfight broke out between Asian males in their late teens. At one point during the gunfire, one of the suspects allegedly hopped on top of a Cadillac Escalade SUV that had pulled over due to the gunfire. A woman inside ducked as one of the suspects allegedly fired shots while standing on the hood of her car.

"They physically got on my sister's car," said a nearby female resident at the scene who declined to give her name. "The woman who you heard on the [police] scanner, that was my sister."

Crime scene investigators were on the scene for several hours investigating the incident.

Police focused primarily on a house at 514-516 Summer St. The fire department was called in to conduct a "well-being check" on a teenager who wouldn't answer the door inside.

Multiple gun shell casings were found strewn on Summer Street between Breed Square and Light Street, which was closed for several hours late Sunday afternoon.

No arrests have been made in either shooting.

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Comments so far on this story:

mslinda wrote on Nov 22, 2008 10:27 AM:

" R.I.P. Tony, my thoughts are still with you! "

xReckless wrote on Nov 13, 2008 11:14 PM:

" even if he change and walk out of the gang life, he will always be known as that guy that was in a gang. people here are morons. the end =]

billbr2008, lol oh gee i wonder how i became this way? don't blame my parents neither. i'm not racist but honestly, i am at times reading such comments about deportation and what not.

there are other stories about gang, why not go comment on those? "

M2008 wrote on Nov 12, 2008 10:14 PM:

" I am so sorry for this family, my heart goes out to them,this is the things we need to really worry about and pray for, not a 21 year old who put tidy bowl in a soda bottle and watched it pop. My heart goes to all of you in this family god bless "

phicrules wrote on Nov 12, 2008 8:20 PM:

" Bill.. it's not the elected officials that ruined the city... it's the people that have moved in to lynn that have their hand out... they live off of the system... they expect and demand... housing, food, medical, education... and what do they give back?? gangs, drugs, crime.... do you know that 30% of federal prisoners are illegal immigrants.....think about that. "

Lip wrote on Nov 12, 2008 6:25 PM:

" I say build a gallows in lynn common! Start hanging these criminals by the numbers! Hell, if you charged admittance, you could help assuage,our fiscal woes! "

educator wrote on Nov 12, 2008 3:44 PM:

" I hven't stopped crying since I found out.. But I know in time, I will look back and realize how much he has Taught me. All the best to you and the PICH Family !!!! He is my driving force to continue to help other YOUNG Adults that need some extra guidance !! "

educator wrote on Nov 12, 2008 3:44 PM:

" Mslinda... well you could say he had told me a lot of personal things about who he cared for and loved .... I guess he felt that I wouldnt judge him for that... I moved about two years ago to another state and he was the only student that came in when I came in and stayed until I left to say good bye... I knew I meant a lot to him and I know you meant a lot to him... "

Integrity wrote on Nov 12, 2008 2:48 PM:

" Insider, how much worse can it get? We are living in a war zone and the police do nothing to make the city safe. They just react. If you find it such a laugh then that obviously means you realize I'm right. I'm here to tell you that the City is fed up with a cavalier attitude from our overpaid outofshape overstaffed force. Look at how many murders have occurred under your watch. The taxpayers have every right to hold the force responsible. "

bringdownthehammer wrote on Nov 12, 2008 12:07 PM:

" Sorry Integrityless you are the only one that changes his name here(Gregbro). I am sure I pay more taxes than you do, so I pay my own salary. I I am proud of the job I do for the city so. To bad you are embarrassed of your job because all you do is hide behind your computer. The offer stays open, come on down to the station and learn what really goes on don't just assume like all your blogs do. Coffee at 10am tomorrow see you at the beach. "

theinsider wrote on Nov 12, 2008 11:44 AM:

" By the way integrity.. I dont think you are entitled as a taxpayer to information as to how the Lynn Police Gang Unit operates. If you only knew how BAD! this city would be without the effort of the Lynn Police. The people like me who do know laugh at you and other like you every day "

theinsider wrote on Nov 12, 2008 11:40 AM:

" Integrity... why dont you go to the Gun Court and see how many guns the Lynn PD get off the streets in lynn and compare that to any other city in the commonweath... what do u do for work? I bet you claim everything in you house come tax time and pay less taxes than every cop in the Lynn PD. "

mslinda wrote on Nov 12, 2008 10:38 AM:

" (cont. for educator)With his passing, I have just been trying to stay strong about it. I've attended every part of his funeral and NEVER once could I hold a single tear. I'm also sure that you meant a lot to him too, especially since you were his teacher. You've taught him to see life from a better perspective and helped him change his life. You are very well appreciated by him and his family. No doubt about that! "

mslinda wrote on Nov 12, 2008 10:38 AM:

" Educator; Wow, I'm surprised that he's spoken very highly about me to you. I knew that I meant a lot to him, but I would not expect him to bring it upon you. He really did care about me, I know that. Many people knew it too. "

Integrity wrote on Nov 12, 2008 9:56 AM:

" Sorry, the word is spelled "murder." "

Integrity wrote on Nov 12, 2008 9:30 AM:

" Hammer/Sickerman, I thought you weren't going to comment anymore? Guess this is the calibre of the police force. As for hacks, the LPD has more of them than in City Hall but no one seems to want to mention that fact. What are the police doing to stem the tide of merders, gang activity? No one wants to answer that question and we taxpayers refuse to put more good money after bad. It's a shame people hate to hear the truth about the police. "

sina wrote on Nov 11, 2008 10:42 PM:

" tony left the gang life several years ago. no matter what mistakes he made, everyone deserves a second chance. don't trash him because of his past life. the real scumbags are those whom have the nerve to trash a dead man's name. if no one deserves a second chance, may you perish now for your past. let his family mourn in peace. has your mother ever taught you, "if you don't have anything nice to say, then don't say anything at all." if that's not the case, then i guess it's my turn to ask, "where were your parents?" "

Bill916 wrote on Nov 11, 2008 4:33 PM:

" I recently returned to Lynn - my hometown, to attend the funeral of my last remaining relative. After being drafted into military service I (wisely) elected to reside in the South. When I returned I went in to shock and disbelief. I thought that I was back in a third world nation war zone again. I can't believe that local elected "officials" (and I use that title loosely) did this to my hometown. "

ADA2008 wrote on Nov 11, 2008 2:48 PM:

" Integrity: all I have been seeing is you commentining about your taxes..so funny and no one here is..I guess we care more of living than taxes. If you choose to pay no taxes pls live the life day by day of a Khmer person..no one deserves to die.. the fight should have been done without a gun...consequences would have been done but no one have died in the battle & it would not have been like this....I miss u Tony...life shouldn't have been this way..especially for you!!! "

educator wrote on Nov 11, 2008 10:45 AM:

" ms linda... Tony always spoke very highly of you :) Whenever he was in class, he always talked about you. Know that he cared about you so much! I just wanted to tell you that. I know this must be hard for you! "

sickerman wrote on Nov 11, 2008 8:37 AM:

" insider, do yourself a favor, don't even bother trying to convince him of anything, it's a lost cause ooolllaaayyy!!! "

sloppyjos wrote on Nov 11, 2008 8:35 AM:

" Believe it or not Integrity used the Jamie Marsh story to once again bash the police. As I said in my posting there, you must feel sorry for Integrity. His perceived slight by the LPD altered his life as is evident by his postings. Pity him. He will never be more than a cartoon character on his blogs. "

RollerCoaster wrote on Nov 11, 2008 7:59 AM:

" MARSH innovative that hack has done nothing more than latch on to the teat of one of the most corrupt politicians to even run this city. But what should I expect from Clancy apologist like you integrity. "

Integrity wrote on Nov 10, 2008 5:17 PM:

" I certainly do NOT get my taxpayer dollars worth from LPD. All one needs to see is the rising number of incidents. I still want to see innovation from the LPD the way we are seeing action from Mr Marsh. But then again, it is easier for the police to whine and complain. As for the 4th ammendment, if you familar with it, you would understand how the police blundered a similar incident. Sorry but it just continuously proves that the police department is ruining our city. Time for the National Guard. "

theinsider wrote on Nov 10, 2008 2:41 PM:

" Blame the police! Yea that's it Integrity! The police get a gun off the street and people like you claim illegal search. A young man gets killed by gunfire and you blame the police for not getting guns off the street. Familiarize yourself with the 4th Amend. to the US Constitution and Article 14 of MA Declaration of Rights Integrity. Its not as easy a job than you think for the Police. One last thing... You get more than what you pay for from the Lynn PD "

foodysmkt wrote on Nov 10, 2008 2:14 PM:

" another one down,, how many left to go??? "

lookwhostalking wrote on Nov 9, 2008 4:15 PM:

" People talk negative because these punks only contribute negativeness to this city and country. We are much better off without them. I would be so happy to feel safe in a city that i have lived my whole life in instead of feeling like i need to move to be able to feel safe. I understand the hurt you feel for his loss but you must understand the otherside of it also. "

thatkhmerguy wrote on Nov 9, 2008 12:19 PM:

" 011372 actually the police did nothing to catch him, a witness came forward! the police didnt do nothing but listen to a witness, they didnt go all out to find the killer// "

AYOjR wrote on Nov 9, 2008 1:02 AM:

" I really don`t understand why people are sitting in front of their computers disrespectings Tony.. Especially the ones that didn`t even know him. Get serious, okay, he had a bad past but why are you going to trash talk him & leave all these negative comments about him. You don`t know him or his family so you shouldn`t be judging. If anything, the people saying all these rude remarks need to be quiet.. MAY HE REST IN PARADISE, Gone but never forgotten. TONYPICH, 11/17/86 - 11/01/08<3 "

Integrity wrote on Nov 7, 2008 5:39 PM:

" Hammer/Sickerman - also remember, no more good money after bad - show me that the police merit a raise by their performance and I will agree with you. But with the horrible state of the city that the police department has allowed to happen, I'm shocked and dismayed that anyone of you would have the nerve to ask for a raise. How many more people will die before the force does something about this? "

Integrity wrote on Nov 7, 2008 3:36 PM:

" Hammer/Sickerman, you only prove my point with your posts. WE have a police department in shambles and quite frankly I don't get what I pay for. I get nothing but a police department that is allowing the City to become a war zone. Perhaps it is time for the NAtional Guard to come and resote order because the police department certainly isn't able. "

mslinda wrote on Nov 7, 2008 2:07 PM:

" I hope you know you meant a lot to me and I'm sorry you couldn't live your life the way YOU truly wanted. From this experience, I learn to never take anything for granted and to not let what really matters bypass me because today and tomorrow are never promised. My thoughts will always be with you. In our next lives may we live our life completely the way it should be... and not what it could be. "

mslinda wrote on Nov 7, 2008 2:07 PM:

" REST IN PEACE TONY <3 forever missed. You not being here anymore leaves me with only our memories; it really HURTS that you're gone with unanswered questions & I am left to only question... why did it have to be YOU? I could only convince myself that you are in a better place now & move on with life without you being physically here.(cont.) "

011372 wrote on Nov 7, 2008 12:09 PM:

" ok..as much as i cant stand LPD right now(personal issues)I must commend them on their hard work in catching the murderer.Thank you so much for keeping that jerk off the streets & making it a little bit safer out there!U guys deserve a pat on ur back! Although I disagree w/the comments about calling this kid a scumbag,etc.the real scumbag is this loser,I wonder how his family feels!Maybe we should deport him right,j/kidding.He was probably born and raised here.I'm not that ignorant,just wanted to sound stupid like every1 else who made that stupid comment! "

011372 wrote on Nov 7, 2008 11:47 AM:

" yay they caught his killer!! "

simplyme wrote on Nov 7, 2008 11:05 AM:

" I don't understand why people comments are very disrespectful. Tony is now gone from everyone. Can he live in peace without people out here talkin negative things about him? I sure no everyone aint perfect out here. So don't ever judge him if u don't know him. "

time2fly wrote on Nov 7, 2008 10:58 AM:

" It's sickening having to sit here and read comments from people with nothing but negative saying about Tony. I understand these are opinions but please if you don't know the family personally, please keep your negative comments about them to yourself. You don't know how much of an impact toward us, and by us I mean family members of the pich family. Don't judge him by his past but where he was trying to go. Everybody has a past we like to forget about but it still lingers. "

jayone wrote on Nov 7, 2008 8:43 AM:

" You cannot become a rightful citizen, it's something that you were born with. "

abdul wrote on Nov 7, 2008 5:37 AM:

" jayone how does one become a rightful citizen? "

modmike1 wrote on Nov 6, 2008 10:30 PM:

" I can sympathize with people who know this guy to be a good person. Everybody is nice to someone. This guy didn't get shot for being nice. People need to wake up, no one ever made a success out of being in a gang. Freinds don't put you in harms way. "

bdgrgirl wrote on Nov 6, 2008 10:17 PM:

" I am new to Lynn, and live around the corner from this house on Goldfish Pond. I'm so sorry about the death of this young man in my neighborhood. I see so much potential in this city. I very much hope that we can find ways to work on the violence here, starting with setting a good example ourselves, because we can and should save our youth. "

TiCCTiCC wrote on Nov 6, 2008 9:35 PM:

" He is such a great person, he got his g.e.d even though high school didnt work out for him and held a job to hold down his family and excuse me, "antiintegrity" you have a lot of nerves to call someone a scum, for all we know, your the scum. See people who stoops that low, to a level of disrespect for someone who is now deseaced, deserves no type of respect in return. R.i.P TONY T.PiCH, WE ALL MiSS YOU..[Your in a better place now, where no one but god has the right to judge]THANK YOU VERY MUCH. "

TiCCTiCC wrote on Nov 6, 2008 9:29 PM:

" Okay, you guys are all ignorant, racist and stereo typical. I mean, he was a former gang member, he did leave the gang to start off fresh. Like seriously, give him a break, he's gone already isn't he? Why all the need to talk all this nonscene.. i dont get all you people. Gang members are not all criminals, not all of them joined gangs knowing the consequences, it was just people who influenced them. Cause who would sign up to join, knowing their life would end? "

bringdownthehammer wrote on Nov 6, 2008 8:53 PM:

" Integrityless could you pay more taxes please our pay is low and we haven't had a raise in over 16 months. You only get what you pay for so prepare for less from us. I still will buy your coffee tomorrow if you want to meet in Nahant at 10am. See you there I will be in the white and blue car. "

sjiggy588 wrote on Nov 6, 2008 6:54 PM:

" Mari: the fact that u would even say something like that, just proves what kind of person u are-u must just be perfect right?!? It's a shame how much people are focusing on race when it comes to these kinds of problems-and its happening all over the world by all different races! All you people arguing over race and immigrants and what not really need to just SHUT UP! You talk about how Lynn is gettin so bad, and really its people like u who are contributing to that! "

billbr2008 wrote on Nov 6, 2008 4:42 PM:

" Educator I guess you support gangs because he was in one If he made you a better teacher this scumbag did drop out of school so I guess he did teach you a lot If you are a teacher which I doubt you would not make that kind of statement and if you think what he did while in this gang you should be fired "

educator wrote on Nov 6, 2008 1:42 PM:

" As I read these comments I am furious! Tony, was a former student of mine and always wanted to do right by his family. Ask yourself, WHAT AM I DOING TO HELP SAVE MY COMMUNITY FROM THIS NONESENSE? If you can't think of anything positive beside paying tax dollars to the police then DON'T COMMENT on a young adult that you didn't know. Tony made me a better teacher, friend and person. Thank you TONY for that ! You always be missed and always be remembered! "

mari wrote on Nov 6, 2008 12:56 PM:

" I say lets all leave this city, and let the asians and imigrants take over and let the mayor and the cops deal with it. hahha! "

krislynn wrote on Nov 6, 2008 12:34 PM:

" cont didnt have a good life and Im sure its not perfect but thats an excuse! , A lot of people struggle thru life but they dont kill people. Everyone has choices, no matter the race, economic class, education, color, gender, family background. People who do this DONT care about human life. Their not dumb, they know right from wrong! "

krislynn wrote on Nov 6, 2008 12:27 PM:

" momma143:Not ALL immigrants were perfect years ago but they certainly werent doing drive by shootings, drug deals and teens killing teens on the basketball courts! Its not just immigrants, its non immigrants as well! . Someone needs to take responsibility for this behavior, START AT HOME, hold parents of under 18 responsible. I agree that maybe they "

lilmama857 wrote on Nov 6, 2008 12:19 PM:

" I used to be a resident in Lynn. I moved to Lowell,ma about 3 or 4 yrs ago. Lowell has the most populated Asians and Gang activities. I thought living here wouldnt be safe. Now I'm reading stories about Lynn the past couple months its 2x as worse than Lowell. And Lowell has cool down for a while now. Still a Lil bit of shooting but not as much as lynn now.anywayz....shout outs 2 my peeps n Lynn!! ..R.I.P..Tony PICH... "

Integrity wrote on Nov 6, 2008 9:53 AM:

" Again Mike, I pay my taxes and expect action for my dollars. I see Hammer/Sickerman couldn't resist to make lame excuses for his non-performing police force-so much for no comments. It is the the chief's job to be innovative and come up with better ways of handling the sprialing violence in this city. If not, then let's find someone who can. I notice you don't answer my question about what the police department is doing to stem the tide of incidents. Remember, no more good money after bad. "

YeahRight!! wrote on Nov 6, 2008 9:36 AM:

" I am a proud Cambodian....and NO we are NOT illegals living in USA...STUPID!!....we dont sneak in like others out there.....we do teach our kidds the wrongs and rights....Our parents work very hard for us but sometime it is the surrounding that gets the best of them....RIP TONY.... "

sickerman wrote on Nov 6, 2008 8:10 AM:

" yall, you know all the Pich's? and that's not a crip house?! really? take a look at all the bullet holes in the front of the house.... and then take a look at all the people dressed in blue out there all summer.... on your way back to Nahant "

sickerman wrote on Nov 6, 2008 8:06 AM:

" mike, you didn't really think you would get an answer did you? oooollllaaayyy!!!!! "

billbr2008 wrote on Nov 6, 2008 7:48 AM:

" xReckless who said anything about people being white I think your a racist "

Lee.S wrote on Nov 5, 2008 11:14 PM:

" R.I.P Tony we gonna miss you "

jayone wrote on Nov 5, 2008 9:15 PM:

" What is all this nonsense about deportation? How do you know that Tony is not a rightful citizen. Every time there is a minority's name being mentioned, you all assume deportation. That's were this country so called "America" is so self centered. Speaking on behalf of myself, I am a rightful American citizen, Both going to school and working full time. So I have a question for you people out there. God forbid I committed a crime. Will I be deported? This is a bunch of nonsense. Wake up and smell the coffee!!! "

elroy wrote on Nov 5, 2008 6:07 PM:

" nice post, hotcrossbuns "

thatkhmerguy wrote on Nov 5, 2008 5:28 PM:

" all of u people are so ignorant. 1st of all, no cambodians in the US are illegals. They all have permanent status as a refugee!
2nd why do you people say blame the parents when they have done all they can. Cambodians parents love there kids, when they do wrong they punish them, by an ol good butt woopin. When that doesnt work cambodians parents get the courts involve by putting there child on chins or DSS custody.

When all fails what else are u going to do!!! "

mikeoc61 wrote on Nov 5, 2008 2:47 PM:

" Integ: you get the floor to explain your ideas and all you say is "thats what the chief is paid to do" and tell the cops to take a lap? Thats what you'd say in private industry? "Not my job?" I'll ask you again: What would you do to quell the violence? What initiatives would you take? How would you get the community on board? How would you get the criminals to obey you? Take your time and come up with a well thought out answer. Should be easy for a private industry man. "

YalltheRacism wrote on Nov 5, 2008 2:37 PM:

" One more thing, every child from that house was born in this country. Every adult who wasn't has legal citizenship and deserves to. Like I said before, they all work hard and contribute to this country. Go educate yourself! "

YalltheRacism wrote on Nov 5, 2008 2:30 PM:

" I am good friends with both the Pich family and relatives upstairs. I am from Nahant but can guarantee you that they are hard working families. One of the sons is fighting his way through school all by himself/is doing better than anyone I know. Continued Below... "

YalltheRacism wrote on Nov 5, 2008 2:29 PM:

" I already graduated and am working but I spend a lot of time there. They are not a "crip" gang house as the Lynn Item bluntly put it and should feel ashamed. For those who do not know the Pich family, you have no right making racist hurtful comments esp while they are mourning the death of a loved one. Neither families are taking from the state. Everyone in that household works. I am disgusted by some of you. "

Li$h@&W33zy wrote on Nov 5, 2008 2:28 PM:

" R.I.P TONY !!!!!!! "

rockdogg wrote on Nov 5, 2008 11:47 AM:

" I think they were smoking weed. Good looking out on making it a fine people. "

Integrity wrote on Nov 5, 2008 9:50 AM:

" Mikeoc61, that's what the police chief is paid to do. Really, this is very simple. We don't expect enough out of our force and we don't demand that they stay in physical condition. Sorry, but expecting performance out of the police force is not unreasonable and it's a shame you can't see that. What initiatives have they done? NOTHING. "

hotcrossbuns wrote on Nov 5, 2008 9:01 AM:

" cont: All we hear about are negative stories, because that's sensational, feel good/successful stories about immigrants don't sell newspapers or elicit the kind of response you see in these blogs. If you look at the highest scoring students in Lynn schools, they are Asian. And they will go to college and be tomorrows doctors and lawyers. I am in management at work and find that Asian's are the hardest workers in my group. They don't feel entitled like others. There's good/bad in every nationality, because we are all human and that is human nature. "

hotcrossbuns wrote on Nov 5, 2008 8:54 AM:

" Krislynn; I somewhat agree with your last comment, many of the immigrants years ago did work hard, learned the language and made positive contributions to our society. Not all of them did though, what about the Irish and Italian gangs, what we see today are Spanish and Asian gangs. But not all of the immigrants today are here for a free ride. Many come looking for a better life, jobs, housing, etc. but those opportunites don't even exist for us, let alone someone from another country. "

momma143 wrote on Nov 5, 2008 8:30 AM:

" "Krislynn" are you serious, does the word prohibition ring a bell...how about the mafia, neither were composed of pilgrams and indians....more like europeans in america! Same thing different day and age. How do u know this family is taking from the system? I highly doubt it, and they all speak english...nice try, this family does not appear to be living beyond their means at all. "

motherof2 wrote on Nov 5, 2008 8:17 AM:

" You're absolutely correct Krislynn "

the good die young wrote on Nov 4, 2008 7:33 PM:

" Rest in peace Tony Pich.
taken away just before your birthday.

yes,he might of been gang-related but you guys don't understand that he was actually kind-hearted and smiled often.
and if you really knew him he doesn't seem like a bad person.

11.17.86 - 11.o1.o8

i am not able to see you but your here ; cause your in my heart.<33 "

krislynn wrote on Nov 4, 2008 6:24 PM:

" momma143: I agree but the immigrants years ago worked hard,didnt depend on the free anything, learned the language and for the most part didnt break laws. The were so grateful to be here, they made a good life for themselves and respected this country. Unfortunatly, times have changed and that is not always the case. "

mikeoc61 wrote on Nov 4, 2008 5:13 PM:

" Integrity: Lets give you the benefit of the doubt. I ask you in all seriousness, how would you, SPECIFICALLY YOU, prevent these acts if you were head of the department? What initiatives would take? I would ask that you to remain in the boundaries of reality (unions aren't going anywhere), what could the police be doing differently? How would you get the losers on the street to obey you? How would you get the community on board? This is your big chance. "

Integrity wrote on Nov 4, 2008 4:21 PM:

" Once again we blame the Mayor - sorry but we still have the issue of the police that are not respected in the City. Geeting good dollars to put on top of bad is not the answer. Once again, we need a top down reorganization of the police department. The city is not a safe place to live and all the police do is tout their arrest record. What are they doing to stem the tide of incidents? I'll be accused of bashing but our police can't answer the question. "

bomber wrote on Nov 4, 2008 4:10 PM:

" how about we lay off the business sign ordinance buffoons and trash checkers looking for cardboard and hire a few more cops so we can take a walk to the corner store without needing a gun our-selfs to feel safe... Oh wait that makes sense, silly me "

motherof2 wrote on Nov 4, 2008 3:24 PM:

" You're right Phuc ng.. there would be 1/4 of posts, but thats because there would be 1/4 of the violent crimes being commited. "

baileyjax wrote on Nov 4, 2008 1:08 PM:

" There were gun shots on friday night and that was in the diamond district. We need to get mayor clancy out of office and get someone in who will go to the state to get more $ for our police to patrol out streets. And to clean up so we can get the bad element out. If we have a better class of people move in and buy these houses then they can squeeze these people out, We need to start fighting for our city and we need people in city hall who will do the same!!! "

krislynn wrote on Nov 4, 2008 10:24 AM:

" Pryingeyes: I do have a right to complain,its called free speech. I choose to stay away from violence stay away from drugs, stay away from gangs. I do commend ANYONE WILLING to change, and hope kids find the right road. The opportunities are available, if they are willing.It starts with parents, and MAYBE it will trickle down to kids who dont kill. "

momma143 wrote on Nov 4, 2008 10:10 AM:

" Lastly, may you be at peace Tony; my thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. "

momma143 wrote on Nov 4, 2008 9:37 AM:

" Also, in the winter you see of those boys out there shoveling the snow. I am white and can point out numerous homes in lynn with WHITE owners which the only thing they shovel is the crap out of their mouths. Playing the race card is old, America is made up of immigrants...if you have relatives that came over to the U.S. years ago from Greece, Italy, Poland, Ireland you know name it...place stand up and leave the country and stop hiding behind a computer and try to make change! "

momma143 wrote on Nov 4, 2008 9:34 AM:

" "Judge not, and ye shall not be judged" shame on those that left such narrow minded comments. The Pich kids are a very close knit family. My daughter was new to her school a few years ago and Tony and his younger brother went out of their way to make sure she got home safe and they walked her home. My daughter is NOT a gang member, nor did anyone on that side try to recruit her (although another gang tried, unsuccessully thankfully). A member of the Pich family helped me move and was a great help. "

xReckless wrote on Nov 3, 2008 11:15 PM:

" billbr2008,

ambulance do take long to come. "

stake5467 wrote on Nov 3, 2008 10:09 PM:

" The City Of Lynn has to take a stand against all the lanlords that let gangs reside on their properties.They always turn a blind eye when trouble happens as long as they get their rent.As long as gang members can have their "headquarters" at someone's residence then they are never going to leave!Make landlords and homeowners of these bullet riddled houses accountable for once!Everyone knows most of those addresses already anyway! "

cb491424 wrote on Nov 3, 2008 9:44 PM:

" Also, it has nothing to do with race, it has to do with immaturity, selfishness and a lack of respect. They feel like they have the right to do whatever they want at any one's expense. It's not right. I'm a younger single mother, but I realize that it is so very important to teach our children values and to love them and keep them busy in character building activities so they don't get caught up in all of this. It's really sad. "

cb491424 wrote on Nov 3, 2008 9:44 PM:

" I have lived in Lynn my whole life and I live VERY close to where this shooting happened. My car was recently stolen (from in front of my house) and the person who did it was arrested twice while waiting for my court date. The system isn't right. I guarantee the person who did this shooting should be in jail for something else right now. "

Thirteen wrote on Nov 3, 2008 8:48 PM:

" I know it sounds weird but I may not be able to stop the whole thing completely but I may be able to persuade a few kids to get out of that lifestyle before it's too late. But yeah R.I.P. to my dude Tony Pich and my prayers to his family... Stay up!! "

Thirteen wrote on Nov 3, 2008 8:48 PM:

" Another is lack of family love is found in friends that look out for each other. Another is just the simple, it's the "cool thing" to do. I myself am Cambodian and it's somewhat sad to see my brothers and sisters killing each other, But the best thing I can do is see what I can do to improve the inevitable. "

Thirteen wrote on Nov 3, 2008 8:47 PM:

" The Gang life will always exist and it will never go away. How can you stop something that has spread so rapidly across the world! There are many reasons why kids join gangs. The lack of parental control is one of them. Whether there is a legitimate reason for that or not that's one of the reasons why. "

tru2 wrote on Nov 3, 2008 8:47 PM:

" R.I.P Tony and god bless the Pich family. It's crazy how Lynn is getting out of control. It was never this bad. Every other day someone is getting shot,stabbed, or some other B.S. Lynn NEEDS to get it together for real. Instead of sitting up in here and tallking all that nonsence race this gang that. Bump all that ya'll need to come together to make this better. So all that bickering ya'll doing put that crap to use and make lynn a safer place to live. Thats real talk. "

Shake21 wrote on Nov 3, 2008 8:23 PM:

" So instead of wasting your time and pointing a finger look at yourself and realize that there are three fingers pointing back. It starts with you. If it bothers you that much then do something about it. But if you don't have the courage to do so at least don't be a coward and speak so judgmentally. You wouldn't want anyone talking this way about the death or your love one despite what they are known to be associated with or the life they left behind. Let the dead rest in peace! "

Shake21 wrote on Nov 3, 2008 8:23 PM:

" You ask where are their parents? Just like anyone else's parents working two, jobs 12 hours a day trying to pay off a mortgage and putting food on the table and provide for their kids the best way they can. And some are a single parent so you know how that goes. Don't be quick to look down on someone because they don't have it nice like you. It takes a struggle to produce peace. "

Shake21 wrote on Nov 3, 2008 8:22 PM:

" It's the negative attitude that you have and show to these youth that encourages them to live this lifestyle. With people like you showing them nothing but hate, how else can they show you that type of disrespect back. By taking it to another level. "

ada2008 wrote on Nov 3, 2008 8:13 PM:

" Billbr2008...I do not agree from what you have written about deporting them back to the country. Now a days when you read the news about people killing people is not always the Asian community there are other cultures involved...and not to be so racist what is the majority of molesters..what are the nationality??? Every where you go is not the safest place..every place has its own imperfections. "

ada2008 wrote on Nov 3, 2008 8:04 PM:

" People are so quick to be judgemental to the Asian community, but someone had just had taken a life...Words can be taken back but not a life or a soul...may you RIP Tony. "

leedyer wrote on Nov 3, 2008 7:44 PM:

" sjiggy558, A kevlar vest doesn't hurt. But, what are you going to do AFTER the group hug and singing of the Liberal National Anthem: Kumbaya? Going to make it so that these thugs feel good about what they are doing? Seems to me they already are! Why else would they still want to do it? Thugs do it because they can. No one's stopped them, and no "feel good" crap is going to help. They just laugh at it. Rope off the Highlands and let them have at each other. "

elroy wrote on Nov 3, 2008 7:16 PM:

" Jon B, Mayor McCheese Clancy is too spineless to address or comment on any crime or incident. It is a complete disgrace that he hides under his desk or wherever he does afraid to face scrutiny. Mayor Menino is not the best mayor in the world, but he has the you know what to face the print, radio, and TV media and address the real problems of Boston. Chipper could take a few lessons from Mumbles. "

phuc ng wrote on Nov 3, 2008 7:05 PM:

" Change the word Asian to white or black and there'd be 1/4 the comments.

billbr2008, I didn't realize Cambodians caused all the problems in Vietnam, but they're probably all "Chinese" to you. Also, how did we let children born in this country into this country? That makes no sense to me.

They're US citizens who have the same rights as any other citizen. Any _____-American can be just as good/bad as any other ____-American. Are first/second generation Americans any less of an American as a fourth/fifth generation one?Judge them on the crime, not their race or name. "

bomber wrote on Nov 3, 2008 7:01 PM:

" How can we get ahold of the united nations? Our politicians love this stuff. They live in the fay estates and marblehead and wenham and other fancy citys that give their public housing welfare allowance to citys like lynn so we can have all the troublemakers here. And they can go home to a nice quiet city when they come home. We need the military rolling down our streets and blasting any baffoons like this that are runining the country.. HHHEEELLLPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!! "

time2fly wrote on Nov 3, 2008 6:40 PM:

" *Rest in peace fam.* "

blogger1 wrote on Nov 3, 2008 6:38 PM:

" 187 all 1137 what do u mean if u kill one..u have to kill all?
please elaborate!! Are u now afraid of the violence..with ur name (187 gang terms used to describe murder) i thought u would be the type to be hyped up over the weekend violence?And hey why arent u talking about deportation..get rid of them...are these ur peeps????now that its close to home u r nervous too? "

blogger1 wrote on Nov 3, 2008 6:28 PM:

" ahhh..another life lost due to gang violence..its really sad to hear..i know the police arent sure yet whether this is gang related or not...but people dont go around just pulling triggers at innocent ppl.Whether he was a gang member or not..no one deserves to die..especially in that way..rest in peace man.
And the shooting on summer st..wow.jumping on hoods and pulling triggers..thats a stuntman move..someone could've been really injured.. "

pryingeyes wrote on Nov 3, 2008 6:26 PM:

" krislynn, You ask where are their parent's and guardians? Well maybe they aren't in the picture. Not every kid is blessed to have caring parents. In that case the community SHOULD be looking out for these kids at a YOUNG age. I know most teens in gangs are probably to late to reach but what about their lil brothers? If you think nothing is going to change and that it's not worth giving a shot then don't complain about it. If you don't want to work for a change then you don't have a right to complain. "

YeahRight!! wrote on Nov 3, 2008 5:29 PM:

" ELROY................I respect your comment.....Yet another tragedy in Lynn. I find it odd that Latin, Asian, and other minorities don't trash white and black criminals in these blogs solely based on their race. I guess they do not need to stoop to the level of so many racist blogger here. I would be willing to bet that over 90% of the young Asians here committing crimes are US Citizens. Only a complete, ignorant moron would squawk like a parrot and say "deport" every time there is a foreign name printed. " "

leedyer wrote on Nov 3, 2008 5:09 PM:

" Cripes! They found the damned ammo again! Got to do a better job hidin' it next time! Yet ANOTHER reason to be PROUD of Lynn, eh roomeister; VERY Proud indeed! Still think that radio DJ is "off base"? "

lynner65 wrote on Nov 3, 2008 4:25 PM:

" I have to agree with pryingeyes, instead of complaining do something about it. no matter what the color of the person is, we all live here. that will not change, stop putting down our children start lifting them up and maybe they will do better. just because they are of a different race does not make them any different then we all are. most of us had someone there to help let return the favor. "

sjiggy588 wrote on Nov 3, 2008 4:08 PM:

" everyone needs to watch this video or listen to this song every once and a while-SERIOUSLY-its a tribute not only to finding a cure for aids and Sept. 11th but to all violence and hatred in our world.

Go to you tube and search "Whats Going On-All star Tribute" "

sjiggy588 wrote on Nov 3, 2008 4:02 PM:

" Ok people-it comes down to this-no matter where u live or go-there is going to be violence and sadly thats the TRUTH! Race has nothing to do with it-whether ur white, black, asian, spanish, etc. living in this country-crimes are committed by all different people. People need to stop lookin at the color of eachothers skin as an excuse "FOR ONLY LOVE CAN CONQUER HATE!" "

Jon B wrote on Nov 3, 2008 4:00 PM:

" Where is the mayor in this? In boston mayor Menino is always involved with peace rally's gun buy back programs and more! I haven't seen the mayor yet! besides his annoying voice on tv for snow emergency's! R.I.P brother. "

Jon B wrote on Nov 3, 2008 3:59 PM:

" Elroy is 100% right! I'm black and i haven't seen anybody saying go back to africa or deport yet when a black person is arrested in Lynn. People is just ignorant! If you don't like it here than move! I lived in Lynn for 10 years now and i love it. I moved out of dorchester cause of the violence. And believe me this is nothing! "

187all 1137 wrote on Nov 3, 2008 3:51 PM:

" if you kill one you have to kill all...you can't be doing this...there kids out there that need to live day by day...and get their education...and just say if one of kids get shot at ...who's is to blamed for...our kids are innocents "

tmp123 wrote on Nov 3, 2008 3:48 PM:

" The sad part is people jump to the thought that these people are illegal. Here's the deal people...White people do the same amount of dirt as minorities. Sorry, wake up. The crime committed against me was by a white guy. Things happen. It's a sad thing that someone lost their life regardless of the circumstances. Be a little more caring. "

krislynn wrote on Nov 3, 2008 3:31 PM:

" Sorry pryingeyes I keep MY kids out of drugs, violence. Where are their parents/guardians?? The teachers, other parents, community leaders arent babysitters. There are a lot of opportunities for these kids, afterschool programs, Y, boys clubs, rawArts, sports, jobs. Give me a break, they DONT CARE about themselves or anyone else! Nothing is gonna change it! "

xReckless wrote on Nov 3, 2008 3:15 PM:

" it's not the people on the article i hate. it's the people that comment on here with their idiotic post. the whole deport & assumptions. you talk like all asian are the same. i'm cambodian, a rightful citizen by birth, attend college, and work. WHY DON'T ALL WHITE CRIMINALS BE DEPORTED BACK TO WHERE THEY ORIGINALLY CAME FROM?! [PILGRIMS!] learn your history and know where YOU ARE ALSO from before you jump around and say DEPORT. "

Ms. wrote on Nov 3, 2008 3:03 PM:

" I agree with elroy. "

Anthony R. DeJoy wrote on Nov 3, 2008 2:57 PM:

" I agree with 'pryingeyes'. I, too, am tired of you people crying deportation at every mention of unfamiliar-sounding names. I am a white male of Italian descent. My gang, starting at age seventeen, was the United States Navy. I believe ILLEGAL aliens should NOT be living in my country. If you were born here or in Puerto Rico, or in any of several U.S. territories, you are a United States Citizen. If you are here legally, then stay, if not, GO AWAY. "

billbr2008 wrote on Nov 3, 2008 2:48 PM:

" yeahright on the american plan using taxpayers dollars that u never paid for great country America . Explain to me what U mean by not all of us are gangsters "

billbr2008 wrote on Nov 3, 2008 2:44 PM:

" hotcrossbuns why does he live there if it is a known gang house , look at the map of all the shootings in that area , how do you know he was not a gang member give me a break , I know the way gangs are and what they can do and he was a gang member , also if he was shot why not call for an ambulance or did they have something to hide "

billbr2008 wrote on Nov 3, 2008 2:36 PM:

" Hotcrossbuns I did not mean the guy who was shot I think if you reread my post I am refering to the shooter not the poor guy on the pourch "

unique1 wrote on Nov 3, 2008 2:24 PM:

" Wow so what if the house was known as a Crip house it doesnt matter not all people in that house are one. People like you guys have no common sense. No one deserve to die. He was doing good wit his life, he change but ignorant animals had to end it. R.I.P Tony P. "

pryingeyes wrote on Nov 3, 2008 2:00 PM:

" To all the people yelling for deportation.

You don't even know anything about these people let alone if they are legal or not. People like you make me sick. There's a problem rising in the streets and what are you doing? Crying behind your computer behind a barrier of racism. Go outside help the younger kids steer away from gangs, do something pick up trash off the streets, donate to the food pantry, anything. Instead of crying about immigrants ruining your beautiful city why don't you help build the city back up yourself. "

YeahRight!! wrote on Nov 3, 2008 1:09 PM:

" YUP...IM A PROUD CAMBODIAN AND NO NOT ALL OF US ARE GANGSTERS.....YOU PEOPLE ARE QUICK TO PROFILE PEOPLE....ARE WE HURTING YOUR KIND?!!...NO!!!.....DO NOT SPEAK FOR THE VAST NUMBERS OF CAMBODIAN KIDS THAT ARE WELL EDUCATED AND GOING TO COLLEGES.... "

hotcrossbuns wrote on Nov 3, 2008 1:08 PM:

" cont: Don't get me wrong, I don't agree with gang life and I don't understand why they fight and kill each other, over what?? Respect? A street corner? It isn't worth it. But what scares me more than the gangs are the people who look like me that can call a dead man "scum". I can identify gangs, but you others filled with hate hide behind your screen names, and I don't know who you are. "

hotcrossbuns wrote on Nov 3, 2008 1:04 PM:

" Why is the assumption that every minority in Lynn, or the US for that matter, are illegals? Or they've been granted Assylum? The only "real" americans are the American Indians. All of our ancesters came from another country to find a better life, so what makes us better? Should we be proud of slavery, the Irish and Italian gangs, war crimes committed by Americans? Come on, everyone's hatred and racism is showing. "

wakeup wrote on Nov 3, 2008 12:45 PM:

" i lived on fayette street for 11 years...that house on olive street was always a problem.....thank god i moved!! "

elroy wrote on Nov 3, 2008 12:41 PM:

" Yet another tragedy in Lynn. I find it odd that Latin, Asian, and other minorities don't trash white and black criminals in these blogs solely based on their race. I guess they do not need to stoop to the level of so many racist blogger here. I would be willing to bet that over 90% of the young Asians here committing crimes are US Citizens. Only a complete, ignorant moron would squawk like a parrot and say "deport" every time there is a foreign name printed. "

HotMomma40 wrote on Nov 3, 2008 12:21 PM:

" I amazes me how the LPD has identified Gang houses but are doing nothing to thwart such violence !! Read Question ! and its arguments [via Item]. This situation is a joke. Always in the same area - unfortuneatly crimes commited by individuals given assylum in this country to escape the violence !! U.S. needs to put an amoritorium on 'Assylum' and deal with these current issues !! "

011372 wrote on Nov 3, 2008 11:10 AM:

" antiintegrity'.
im not a gangmember nor am i associated with them..011372 is my date of birth..lol so funny and ur clowning me for calling him innocent..from what I've heard he was just getting off fom work.Sounds like u really have it out for me personally?I cant even comment RIP without any1 being negative..wooooooow! "

Jon B wrote on Nov 3, 2008 11:03 AM:

" Why is that every time a minority is in the item for any reason, people are so fast to say deport? that's just plain racist! Do you actually think the government deports people with a couple felony's? i don't think so! Everyone came to this country as a immigrant! The Italians, the Irish. Most of these kids gang bangin are all between 14 to 21 and is born here. So their citizens.Go complain to the Mayor that does nothing for this city! Besides made announcements for snow emergency's! R.I.P Tony "

antiintegrity wrote on Nov 3, 2008 10:33 AM:

" "cont" They were warned about loitering on that corner and they didn't listen. They all think they are tough guys with their guns but couldn't fight their way out of a wet paper bag with their fists. One less scum bag on the streets and when the cops catch the cowardly shooter there will be another gone as well. GOOD RIDDANCE!!! "

antiintegrity wrote on Nov 3, 2008 10:29 AM:

" "011372" Obviously with your blog name you are a "KCG" gang member or associate which is why you would think Pich is an "innocent man". What a joke! There has been over a dozen shoootings and stabings at 1-3 Olive st due to him being a gang member. The last time the cops were sent there for a shooting there were so many bullet holes in the house that they couldn't even distinguish new bullet holes from old ones. "

hotcrossbuns wrote on Nov 3, 2008 10:14 AM:

" To billbr2008...It's sad to see someone with so much hatred in his heart, such as yourself. You know nothing about this person except he was Asian, he wasn't an illegal, he just came home from work when he was ambushed and killed. A man is dead and all you can think of is "deport all the scumbags". I consider you a "scumbag". Let the dead RIP. Oh, you probably can't do that because that would mean you have compassion, and that obviously isn't a trait you posess. You need to rot in your hatred. "

luckystar wrote on Nov 3, 2008 9:59 AM:

" The minute that gang member jumped on the hood of the car she should of put the car in drive, she could have been killed while they were shooting at each other. "

Ijustlivehere wrote on Nov 3, 2008 9:53 AM:

" I live like RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER from this street!!! This is freaken ridiculous. I past this street all the time, it could have been me!!! Im packing my bags, selling my house, and getting the YOU KNOW WHAT out of Lynn.

Good luck to the rest of you.
Make sure you put a bullet proof vest on your xmas list. "

sgsauer wrote on Nov 3, 2008 9:44 AM:

" My condolences to the Pich family.But
you want to live ur life like that,then this is what happens!!!
Welcome to Life 101 kids!
Go to school,go to work,do what's right,
We have laws and all u have to do is live by them ,It's VERY Simple!! "

briansmitty47 wrote on Nov 3, 2008 9:41 AM:

" Keep electing Democrats and that is what you get violence run rampant in the streets. The Democrats promise these illegals everything and provide no safety to American Citizens. "

Reggie12311 wrote on Nov 3, 2008 8:36 AM:

" Firstly, my sincerest condolences to the Pich family. It is, indeed, tragic. This article makes Sunday sound like a remake of "Gunfight at the OK Corral" for heaven's sake. It's gone far beyond violence. It's now terrorism. Domestic terrorism that our local police simply can no longer handle. We need outside assistance, now! "

billbr2008 wrote on Nov 3, 2008 8:05 AM:

" They come to this country for a better life and end up in a gang , no wonder Lynn is in rough shape , won't be long before they are shooting at "cops" do not waste tax payers money on them deport all of them bye , see ya they are nothing but scumbags "

billbr2008 wrote on Nov 3, 2008 8:00 AM:

" Welcome to the real world , we let them in the country and now look what is happening Viet Nan all over again , deport everyone of them "

011372 wrote on Nov 3, 2008 7:15 AM:

" RIP Tony Pich..an innocent man coming home from work & this had to happen 2 u..my thoughts & prayers are with u and ur family..these knuckleheads that did this to u will not get away for long..these r the type of idiots that needs to be locked away,u will always be remembered for ur warm smile..sense of humor and ur willingness to help others..may ur soul rest in peace. "

sinciti781 wrote on Nov 3, 2008 7:11 AM:

" REST IN PEACE TONY .. "

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