Special blood drive for teen that was shot

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by: DeAngelo Vaxter

Posted: May 1, 2019 / 06:41 PM CDT / Updated: May 1, 2019 / 06:41 PM CDT

A special blood drive is now underway in Pearl, Mississippi for 19-year-old Willie Brown.

Brown is one of the four teens who was shot last month in Claiborne County.

Willie Brown is in stable condition.

The blood drive will last until 6:00 pm at the Pearl Parks and recreation building on Center City Drive.

Lydell Page is charged in the case.

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