As detectives continue searching for answers, hundreds gathered Friday night to pay their respects to a 16-year-old who was shot and killed near his New Haven home last weekend.
Long lines formed outside the Ebenezer Chapel as community members waited to say goodbye to slain Wilbur Cross High School student and star baseball player Jericho Scott.
"Not only my family, but the city is mourning," said Scott’s uncle, Jason Jacobs, moments after leaving his nephew’s wake. "A lot of love and lot of sorrow but a lot of people came and supported us."
Police have not identified any suspects and said they lack solid leads. They believe someone likely saw what happened and are urging witnesses to come forward with information.
Scott's parents said the teen was leaning into a car outside his Exchange Street home when someone who was driving or running by opened fire. Two other people were struck by bullets but survived.
Many in the crowd Friday night were his peers.
"He’s very special to us so we want to show everyone we are here for him," said Jasaira Perez, who was among Scott's fellow students who made T-shirts and pins as small tributes to their fallen friend.
Police were highly visible at the wake and plan to maintain a strong presence at Saturday's funeral as well.
"I know that the police officers are working diligently to solve this crime, but it was just a senseless, senseless act," said Scott’s uncle.
