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A Mother's Hopes, Son's Dreams Ended by Stray Bullets

In 2012, Oakland recorded 131 homicides, most the result of shootings in the city. Young black males have been the most frequent victims. Today, in the second of three stories examining the toll gun violence takes on communities, we hear the story of a mother's hopes and son's dreams ended by a spray of gunfire. Reporter: Mina Kim

More: Among Oakland's Dead, What's a 'Typical' Case?
More: Oakland Residents Plead: Pay Attention to Killings
More: Besieged Oakland Residents Rally Against Gun Violence
More: Oakland's Gun Problem: 11 Firearm Crimes a Day

End Music: "Wawshishijay (Our Beginning)" by Kronos Quartet, from the CD "Pieces of Africa" (Nonesuch)

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