A 14-year-old died last month during a drug-related shooting. Now his mom is using her heartbreak to teach other kids the dangers of drugs and guns, News4’s Darcy Spencer reports.
A 14-year-old boy died last month after he was shot in the head in Maryland during a drug deal. His mother told News4 she is now making it her mission to teach teenagers about the danger of guns.
Xavier Young died on Oct. 30 after he was shot from a car window in a parking lot in Laurel, Maryland, his mom, Jennifer Young said.
He was shot just an hour after he told his mom he was on his way home.
Xavier had agreed to go to the parking lot with a friend selling marijuana, who was afraid to go alone, Jennifer Young said.
“If something's not right -- if it doesn't feel right, if it doesn't sound right, then it’s not right -- and you shouldn't go,” his mom said.
Three teens have been charged in connection with Xavier Young's death. The youngest is only 15 years old, police say.
Jennifer described her son as a class clown with many friends.
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Seven of her son’s organs were donated to people in need. His mom said his heart now beats inside a 12-year-old girl.
Jennifer Young said she is devastated her son died, but relieved he could help save others.
"Just to know he is inside someone else is amazing," she said.
