A vigil was held Wednesday night for a mother who was shot and killed in a park in Boston's Roxbury neighborhood.
Police don't have a suspect in custody, something unnerving for a community that came together to pay their respects to 31-year-old Grisel Sanchez, who was killed Tuesday night.
Family, friends and members of the community gathered to mourn a life cut way too soon.
Sanchez was just a block away from her home on Seaver Street when she was shot and killed in a Roxbury park, allegedly by a stray bullet that was intended for someone else.
Her mother sobbed openly as prayers were read and candles were lit. She spoke in Spanish, but allowed another family member to explain what she's feeling.
"Right now, she's in so much pain," said the family member. "What she's going through, she wishes no other parent go through."
Sanchez leaves behind two sons, 11 and 14, and a 13-year-old daughter.
Massachusetts
The latest news from around the state
Boston Police Commissioner William Evans paid his respects earlier Wednesday evening and voiced his concern for the violence on the streets.
"We can't tolerate this," he said. "The community should be outraged and we should all step up and get who's responsible for this."
Police say they're investigating this crime, which also sent bullets into a home on Seaver Street. No one there was injured.
Boston Police are asking anyone with any information to come forward. You can do so anonymously by calling the Crimestoppers tip line at 1-800-494-TIPS.
