GRAND RAPIDS (WOOD-AM) - Candance Walton says her 16-year-old son, Cahari Walton, told her just after midnight Wednesday that he was on his way home, but he didn't make it.
She told WOOD-TV she called police after seeing news reports about someone being found shot to death near Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids.
Police showed her a picture of the victim, who she identified as her son. She says he was a few days from his 17th birthday.
A vigil was held last night to honor the teenager.
Police are still investigating. Anyone with information is being urged to call police or Silent Observer.
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