Family, Friends Celebrate Life Of Charlotte Teenager Killed In Shooting
CHARLOTTE — Family and friends gathered Saturday to remember the life of a Charlotte teenager who was gunned down a week ago.
A candlelight vigil was held in Southwest Charlotte for 17-year-old Javion Sanders.Β He was shot on April 24th at a home on Catalina Avenue.Β The teen died three days later.
At the vigil, people held blue balloons, Javion’s favorite color, to honor his memory.Β His mother says he was a bright, young man with a promising future.Β She is devastated over his loss.
“He had a heart of gold, he was a very loving kid, he was just wonderful,” saysΒ Kashauna Sanders, Javion’s mother.
A 16-year-old boy is charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill.Β The District Attorney will now determine if additional charges will be filed.
