According to the ABC News of the United States reported on the 14th, last week, a black man was shot 7 times in Stockton, California, and his family called on the authorities to investigate this potential hate crime.
Bobby Gale Image source: Foreign media
Bobby Gayle, 45, is a mason and father of five. According to his family, he was seriously injured in an unprovoked attack last Friday. His brother, Marlon Gayle, said Bobby had just finished construction work at a restaurant at the time of the shooting.
"A big truck passed by and almost hit him, so my brother said, 'Hey, slow down.'" Marlon Gayle said in an interview with ABC News. "According to my brother and his friends, a white man got out of the truck with a gun and he started saying the N-word over and over again and then started shooting at my brother."
Bobby Gayle was shot 7 times in the body, including in the face. His family said he was currently in stable condition with no damage to his aorta. After the shooting, he left a voice message to his brother saying he had been shot and asking him to pray.
"It's a miracle and we really appreciate it." Malone Gale said, "My brother is so happy that he is alive and happy to continue to be with his family and children. ”
The Stockton Police Department said the gunman was a white male in his 30s wearing a dark jacket and jeans, and police offered a $10,000 reward for the public to provide clues to arrest the man.
Bobby Gayle and his family Source: Foreign media
While it is still in the early stages of investigation, detectives said the shooting was being investigated as a potential hate crime.
"His heart is not normal, his heart is full of hatred," Malone Gale said. "Yes, it's a hate crime and that person needs to be brought to justice."
(Editor: ZLQ)