By Nicolle Amyotte
In an article penned by Sherri Zickefoose, the fact that a Calgary gangster has been deported is stated, specifically Jason Youn being deported to Korea. Youn, according to the article, belonged to the Fresh off the Boat (FOB) Killers gang, and was convicted in 2005 of serious weapons-related offenses.
The story of Youn being shot and nearly killed inside of Southcentre mall by a passenger of a vehicle being driven by Linju Ly, a rival gang member, is highlighted. Ly’s death came just weeks later while he shoveled his sidewalk. The article does not state that the death was Youn’s doing, but implies it by not labeling the blame anywhere else.
Police chief Rick Hanson is quoted in this article, as he is in many that I have blogged, giving the article a very palpable credibility. He claims that this is one individual we will not have to worry about anymore, and points out the question of whether or not taking four years to deport this individual was effective enough, and whether or not the police are effective enough against gang violence. Mr. Hanson seems to believe that they are.
An interesting addition to the article was the mention of another gang member being deported this week, from the Medicine Hat area. Although this isn’t incredibly relevant to Calgary controls of gang activity, it is interesting to note that the surrounding area is also seeing better protection.
A comment made on the online version by an individual posting as “Celeste” is another point of interest, the individual’s view is that because many gang members were raised here and should not be sent away from a society that breeds them to be the way they have become. Several snide comments follow Celeste’s expression of her views. Calgarians, it can therefore be viewed, do not like the idea that we are even partially to blame for the actions of these individuals.
Zickefoose, S. (November 13, 2009). Calgary gang member deported. The Calgary Herald. Retrieved November 17, 2009 from http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/Calgary+gang+member+deported/2217015/story.html
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