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From: Runge 124 on 26 Jul 2010 16:35


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> http://www.ohio.com/news/50172282.html
>
> Akron police say they aren't ready to call it a hate crime or a
> gang initiation.
>
> But to Marty Marshall, his wife and two kids, it seems pretty
> clear.
>
> It came after a family night of celebrating America and freedom
> with a fireworks show at Firestone Stadium. Marshall, his family
> and two friends were gathered outside a friend's home in South
> Akron.
>
> Out of nowhere, the six were attacked by dozens of teenage boys,
> who shouted ''This is our world'' and ''This is a black world''
> as they confronted Marshall and his family.
>
> The Marshalls, who are white, say the crowd of teens who
> attacked them and two friends June 27 on Girard Street numbered
> close to 50. The teens were all black.
>
> ''This was almost like being a terrorist act,'' Marshall said.
> ''And we allow this to go on in our neighborhoods?''
>
> They said it started when one teen, without any words or
> warning, blindsided and assaulted Marshall's friend as he stood
> outside with the others.
>
> When Marshall, 39, jumped in, he found himself being attacked by
> the growing group of teens.
>
> His daughter, Rachel, 15, who weighs about 90 pounds, tried to
> come to his rescue. The teens pushed her to the ground.
>
> His wife, Yvonne, pushed their son, Donald, 14, into bushes to
> keep him protected.
>
> ''My thing is,'' Marshall said, ''I didn't want this, but I was
> in fear for my wife, my kids and my friends. I felt I had to
> stay out there to protect them, because those guys were just
> jumping, swinging fists and everything.
>
> ''I'm lucky. They didn't break my ribs or bruise my ribs. I
> thank God, they concentrated on my thick head because I do have
> one. They were trying to take my head off my spine, basically.''
>
> After several minutes of punches and kicks, the attack ended and
> the group ran off. The Marshalls' two adult male friends were
> not seriously hurt.
>
> ''I don't think I thought at that moment when I tried to jump
> in,'' Rachel Marshall said. ''But when I was laying on the
> ground, I was just scared.''
>
> Marshall was the most seriously injured. He suffered a
> concussion and multiple bruises to his head and eye. He said he
> spent five nights in the critical care unit at Akron General
> Medical Center.
>
> The construction worker said he now fears for his family's
> safety, and the thousands of dollars in medical bills he faces
> without insurance.
>
> ''I knew I was going to get beat, but not as bad as I did,''
> Marshall said. ''But I did it to protect my family. I didn't
> have a choice. There was no need for this. We should be all
> getting along. But to me, it seems to be racist.''
>
> Akron police are investigating. Right now, the case is not being
> classified as a racial hate crime. There were no other reports
> of victims assaulted by the group that night.
>
> The department's gang unit is involved in the investigation,
> police said.
>
> ''We don't know if it's a known gang, or just a group of kids,''
> police Lt. Rick Edwards said.
>
> The Marshalls say they fear retaliation at home or when they go
> outside. They are considering arming themselves, but they're
> concerned about the possible problems that come with guns.
>
> For now, they are hoping police can bring them suspects. They
> believe they can identify several of the attackers.
>
> ''This makes you think about your freedom,'' Marshall said. ''In
> all reality, where is your freedom when you have this going on?''
>
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