Gilroy - Standing underneath a blue posterboard with classroom rules reading: "Be non-violent" and "Maintain a drugs and weapon free environment," former gang member Eddie Chagolla spoke of days when he would dole out guns before a night out and tie his friends arms so they could inject cocaine.

Wearing black shades and a heavy black button down jacket, Chagolla spoke to about 70 students at El Portal Leadership Academy, showing them pictures of friends and family members he's lost to the gang lifestyle.

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