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'He was a sweet boy': Community mourns 15-year-old Jason Eggars

Posted at 6:10 AM, Dec 16, 2019
and last updated 2019-12-16 07:10:25-05

Family, friends and community activists gathered Saturday to honor a 15-year-old shot and killed near 17th and Center.

Milwaukee Police were called out to the shooting on Friday at 6:30 a.m. They are still investigating and searching for suspects.

The family says 15-year-old Jason Eggars was found in an alley. Family says he loved to dance and put a smile on everyone's face.

"He was a sweet boy," said cousin Anquiatte Coleman. "All he wanted to do was dance and rap."

If you have any information, contact Milwaukee Police or Crime Stoppers at 224-TIPS.