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Teen stabbing victim dies
Wednesday, Aug 27 2008, 11:19 am
Williams residents are mourning the loss of 13-year-old Edgar Ibarra, who died Tuesday night from stab wounds he received during a fight with another teen, his next-door neighbor.
Ibarra died at UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, where he had been hospitalized since the Friday night altercation.
"This is an incredibly sad and difficult day for everyone in our community," said Williams Police Chief Jim Saso in a statement. "One young life has been lost and another is in custody as a sole result of a fist fight that led to a stabbing."
Police said the fight, which escalated from a verbal argument, occurred around 9 p.m. Friday near Seventh and C streets, where both boys lived. The boys lived next door to each other in a quiet neighborhood near Williams Junior High, the school they both attended.
When police arrived at Ibarra's home, they found him laying in his backyard with stab wounds to his upper body from a ballpoint pen.
The suspect, who turned 13 a day after the fight, remains in custody at Bi-County Juvenile Hall in Marysville awaiting formal charges, Saso said. His name has not been released because of his age.
On Wednesday, the Willows Police Department and Williams School District officials met with the seventh and eighth graders at the middle school to inform students of Ibarra's death and offer assistance.
Most of Ibarra's classmates, however, already knew. Postings to MySpace.com began immediately after his death.
One wrote, "I love you Edgar. Rest in peace. I will never forget my promise, the last words you told me, and the way I held your hand at the hospital."
Many stated simply, "We will miss you."
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| It's time we end the madness and ban pens and pencils! |
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| John Blau - Sep 11, 2008 04:50:24 PM | Remove Comment |
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| I am not schocked about what happened in Williams. I used to live there with my two children my daughter knows the victim in this case. My daughter was bullied and treated horrible by a large amount of students at williams middle school. I called the parent's and I met with the principal there was nothing done
to the bullies there was no support except "this is normal and all kids go through this and its part of life" is what i was told. I am so glad to be out of the school district and out of the city of Williams new comers in this town are unsupported and seemingly un wanted. I am very sad at the loss of Edgar. I hope something good comes out of this and that good should be students should be taught there is a NO TOLERANCE to bullying they need to correct this problem in Williams it is a must. My son was also bullied in the emementary, i confronted the principal and my son was labeled a trouble maker well quess what he was defending himself. In our new home and community we have been welcomed and treated very well. I have to say my kids have not been bullied one time since moving out of Williams and i now realize this is a huge problem in Williams you will all be in my prayers and i will be praying that the whole community will learn from this and the schools in williams need to step up and let everyone no there will be a NO TOLERANCE rule and any bully should be kicked out of school if they are warned and dont stop. The kids who are bullied need to be supported and listened to not told this is normal and everyone has to go threw this in life to build charecter. |
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| someone who left williams - Sep 05, 2008 11:33:28 AM | Remove Comment |
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| dear ann mous do you really think that what happened only happends in our community? |
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| mex - Sep 01, 2008 09:09:29 PM | Remove Comment |
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| i thinnk the kid should be in there for life so he can pay for what he did it wasnt a accident he stabbed him 7 times he know what he was goimg to do it wasnt no accident so he has to pay with his life becouse he took another young life with him |
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| gftman - Sep 01, 2008 12:32:45 PM | Remove Comment |
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| Okay, I am tired of people bad mouthing the Williams PD. They are constantly creating new programs to educate the kids and their parents about violence and how to avoid it, that and gang prevention. They are doing their part, they can't MAKE the parents take control of their kids, all they can do is educate them and give them the tools to make change. It's not like they can wave a magic wand and everything will be perfect. Everyone in the community needs to step up and support each other, not divide into groups trying to accomplish the same goal, but in the end cancel each other out. There is no magic answer, everyone is doing the best they can, but bottom line if the parents aren't willing to make a change there is nothing we can do. So, instead of bad mouthing everyone, support one another! |
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| frustrated - Sep 01, 2008 11:48:56 AM | Remove Comment |
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| hey ann nomous if you want to get your farming done without these people then why don't you get your lazy self out there and do it? you probably wouldn't survive an hour out in the hot sun. My first job was working in the summer picking prunes when I was a young teenager, then in the tomato harvest. It's not an easy job but obviously somebody has to do it. Why don't you be more appreciative of the people that do? Without them you wouldn't get the job done cause I know your not going to get out and do it. |
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| MexiCAN - Sep 01, 2008 10:16:57 AM | Remove Comment |
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| Is it a fact that Edgar was drunk? If so, his parents are largely responsible. |
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| alias20 - Aug 31, 2008 12:00:34 PM | Remove Comment |
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| Does anybody know the story from a non biased angle?
Did Edgar play baseball? |
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| alias20 - Aug 31, 2008 11:58:57 AM | Remove Comment |
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| Please let the kid free he was defending himself i know him and his faimily and they are one of the best families they never messed up with anybody i know the boy and he is one of a kind quiet and really respectful now in the other hand i am not happy because the other boy died but come on he was drunk and picking on someone younger that him that is not fair i am sorry for the loss of edgar but i know god in his knowledge and el santo ninito del arenal will set him free because he doesnt deserve to be punished so hard just because he defended him self he is suffering also and please think his psychological problems will be with him for the rest of his life he is a kid that never will forget his childhood please set him free |
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| please set him free - Aug 30, 2008 08:37:52 PM | Remove Comment |
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| dont be talking about what you hear or what you think happend or what the news said all of you are wrong so shut up thats not even what happend they all ready had problems so i think the kid should get life |
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| gman - Aug 29, 2008 09:40:46 PM | Remove Comment |
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| It takes a village to raise a child. The town of Williams is small. The PD knows the hang our drinking spots of teens. Virginia st 12th street by E street and the small house behind the victims house that is the home of his older brother. Why was his brother letting him drink? The kid went after this unassuming kid who is much smaller than him. I am not defending the kid but his family is law abiding and he is a victim of bullying, whether because he is smart or wears glasses. He was just easy to pick on. A dog can only get kicked so much before he bites you. Would you not be scared for your life if a group is around you cheering a bully to beat on you. Would you not use what you had in your hand already to defend yourself if you thought it was your life at stake. How scared was this kid. He was not earning his dots. The police know who everyone is in this community. |
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| interested - Aug 29, 2008 03:18:45 PM | Remove Comment |
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| Faith is comforting, but it is not the solution. These folks are next door neighbors? My first thought is I'm glad I don't live there. |
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| realist - Aug 29, 2008 12:50:27 PM | Remove Comment |
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| Come on Sun Herald Staff, please, update the article and change Willows to Williams. For goodness sake, get another set of eyes on your articles. |
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| HELLO - Aug 29, 2008 10:16:53 AM | Remove Comment |
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| kid should of never been saying anything nothing would of happen stupid stupid kid let da homie go |
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| arbucle - Aug 29, 2008 09:30:32 AM | Remove Comment |
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| May God comfort all of the families involved and the law enforcement and emergency response workers that responded to all of this. This is hard for everyone and we need to show sympathy and understanding for both families for their losses. What a sad situation. Let's not criticize our law enforcement Williams PD has quality officers and administration. |
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| Community Member - Aug 29, 2008 04:54:59 AM | Remove Comment |
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| It's easy to comment on who was right or wrong. But what do people in these small communities have to offer to society. All you hear is someone got into a fight and everyone was there watching or did you hear about the drive by shooting. Never to we hear how we as a society tried to stop it or set and example as adults-people. The gang situation here is becoming a real problem, but what can we offer our young community if there is no where for them to hang out and be normal kids. Play a sport, go to the arcade, help out a neighbor with their yard. I don't just something that they can benefit from for their future. Kids have a lot of presure as to what type of clothing they are wearing, the type of music they like, the colors they are wearing. How could anyone live a fun and safe life if they are constently worrying about these issues. We need to focus more on what do they want to be when they grow up, where would you like to go a place to visit. There are many beautiful things that god has given us but we just don't seem to appreciate them. I always tell my kids think before you do something, what will happen to you, is it worth it. I know sometimes you just can't turn your back, but we just have to be strong people and not let rumors or teasing get to us. All this gang problem just make me sick. As it is our latino community is always being put down by the government and with these types of events we really make ourselves look bad. We are working people that want the best for our families but if we are not there emotionaly and physically we are going to be loosing our youth. Is it that hard to love one and other or respect. Take care of yourselfs |
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| jos - Aug 28, 2008 11:19:37 AM | Remove Comment |
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| Last night I sat with my husband and our three children, all under 12, and I spoke to them about the events that had happened that Friday night. I explained to them that sometimes, being a bully and teasing someone can not only hurt their feelings and their self-esteem, but it can make someone very angry and sometimes go as far as to hurt someone. I also told them that no matter what, it is never, never okay to hurt someone else. Stabbing, shooting, hitting, or by any other means. I asked them that if they are ever at a point in life where they are at a breaking point, it is very important to speak to us, their parents, we will always listen, and we will always be there for them. My husband and I strive to make sure our children are good people, with good family values, doing the right thing if someone is looking or not. As a parent, it is my sole responsibility to ensure that my children grow up to make right decisions. Also, I have to remember that sometimes, my kids will not come to me with every problem, that’s why I, their mother, have to be involved in their life and know who is around them, what is around them, where they are, who are they with, know their friends, know their friends parents, etc. Now I’m sure that many of you will read into me saying that their parents were bad parents, blah blah blah. That’s not where I’m going with this. If you are a parent, you have children, you know exactly what I’m saying. |
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| RM - Aug 28, 2008 10:12:36 AM | Remove Comment |
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| You dont just not mean to stab someone 7 times. |
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| williams - Aug 27, 2008 11:09:47 PM | Remove Comment |
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| Spare the rod, spoil the child. Sounds like rotten parenting played a role. The bully didn't deserve to die, but if you harrass the hornet's nest long enough you're going to get stung eventually. |
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| bible - Aug 27, 2008 08:43:06 PM | Remove Comment |
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| If only someone had taken the time to pray and guide this kids, non of this would happen,but we can still pray that it will never happen in our comunities. |
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| ana - Aug 27, 2008 07:20:06 PM | Remove Comment |
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