- New York 06/27/2012 by Jose Santiago (WBAI)

Police in Portland, Texas are investigating the recent shooting of a young lesbian couple in a local park - in investigation being closely watched by gay and lesbian groups across the country. 

19 year old Mollie Judith Olgin and 18 year old May Kristene Chapa were shot in te head, apparently at close range.  Olgin died at the scene and Chapa, who was gravely injured, was hospitalized but is expected to survive.

WBAI's Jose Santiago discussd th case with Michael DiViesti of the Texas chapter of Get Equal, a national gay and lesbian Rights organization.