A grieving mother doesn’t want you to forget her deceased son

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) – A grieving mother wants you to remember her 16-year-old son Justin Robinson, who was shot and killed in June.

We told you how two groups of teenagers got into an argument in the park outside the Madison Community Center.

Police say they believe Justin and his friend were walking away from the argument when shots were fired. They think Justin’s friend started shooting back. Justin was hit in the back and later died in hospital.

“It’s like losing a life. It’s like I’m a different person now,” said Justin’s mother Shontel Jenkins. “Instead of a birthday party, we planned a funeral.”

Days after turning 17, Justin was full of life. Shontel is about to become a high school student and says he wanted to join the military to help people.

“I called Justin my joy,” she smiled. “You know, when you need a muse, you feel down, when you feel down… when he’s around, you’ll never be down and you won’t laugh.”

Months later, Justin’s mother says it still feels like an open wound and worries his case has been overlooked.

“I feel like everyone looks at him as just another black man, a victim of gun violence,” she said.

While police say they are still looking for answers, Shontel is calling for those who were there to speak out.

“Say anything, anything,” she said. “For me to close it would just start a chapter of healing for me.”

Police say the investigation is still ongoing. They are still looking for three people they believe were at the park and may be able to answer questions.

If you know them or have something to report, call the police. There may be a monetary reward.

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