Many of you have read about Crofton, MD in the vibrant and descriptive posts of Margaret Woda. Margaret and I both live and work in Crofton, and both of us feel very strongly about the many benefits of the community.
Today, Crofton, MD, mourns because of a senseless act of violence that occurred on Saturday. A sixteen year old boy, riding his bike near his home, was senselessly beaten by a gang of teenagers. He died as a result of the beating and his death has shaken the community and devastated his parents, family and friends.
Chris Jones was one of the many teens we have living in Crofton. His death wasn't supposed to happen. This is small town America. Certainly, we're not immune to crime, but this level of violence is pretty infrequent.
Two suspects have already been apprehended, and the police are looking for 3 - 5 more. This probably wasn't a random act of violence. I'm sure it will turn out that he knew the assailants. I can't comprehend what grievance they had that would lead to this level of violence.
I drove by the intersection where the attack occurred this morning. Neighbors and residents have put up a make-shift memorial at the site. Prayers, pictures, flowers, notes are all part of the scene.
Small town America is not immune to crime. It can happen anywhere and any time. When it does, it's devastating.
Richard Iarossi, REALTOR®
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Richard, the whole world morns the life of a child. This tragedy affects us all...
Rich - This is terribly sad. I can't even imagine how his parents must be feeling now.
Hi Richard
The parents have to be devastated.
Good luck and success.
Lou Ludwig
Richard, what a sad thing! The family of the victim must be devastated.
Who among doesn't realize that it could just as easily be our child or grandchild. It's really shocking to have something like this occur so close to home, made worse by the fact that the two parties arrested were also local kids. Thanks for posting this... I just haven't been able to do it.
GOOD MORNING RICHARD. There shouldn't be this much devastation in life. The terror Chris must have been going through and now his parents having to live with this the rest of their lives. Your words are a harsh reality - it can happen anywhere at any time. --Gab
Oh, Rich. I am sorry to hear yet another sad story of needless loss. My heart goes out to his family, and your community.
Debi
Rich, this is so sad. I just don't understand how life can mean so little to some. Very, very sad.