PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A dark cloud looms over a Portsmouth family after a tragic and senseless loss.
On Sunday, loved ones of Keontre Thornhill had a viewing service for him at the Metropolitan Funeral Home in Portsmouth.
Last week, the 10-year-old boy was hit by a stray bullet after opening his bedroom window, police say.
Police say a fight among teenagers outside resulted in the gunfire that ended his young life.
"For them to hurt the family like this, I hope they rot in hell—excuse my language—because that's wrong," says Markaria Scott, a family friend.
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Last week, 31-year-old Shawnday Nakisha Ross was charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor and was arraigned in court. Portsmouth police are still looking for 26-year-old Cleon Deonte Banks.
In the meantime, Keontre's family is trying to cope with the pain by remembering better days.
His siblings told News 3 that he loved Fortnite, playing outside with his friends, and being a big brother. His dad, Arvis Scott, said it's little things like that he misses most.
"He used to get up every morning and cook and he would make a whole meal: eggs, sausages, whatever," said Scott. "He would make it for everybody and then when we all got up, he would eat again with us."
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As his family lays their boy to rest, friends and loved ones are asking the community to help them find peace.
"If you know something, open your mouth, speak up. It could be your child next," said Markaria Scott. "I wish we could take all the guns away."
Keontre's homegoing service will be at The Mount in Portsmouth on Monday.
