POMPANO BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - A touching tribute was held for a 17-year-old boy who was killed after he came under fire in the parking lot of a Best Buy store. Mourners gathered Tuesday morning in to honor the young football player.
The memorial was held at the victim’s school, Youth Under Construction, located at 1350 S. Dixie Highway in East Pompano Beach.
According to Plantation Police, the teen, identified as Terrance Farrington, died at the hospital after paramedics rushed him there in critical condition, Saturday night.
7News cameras captured mourners gathered at the school’s football field holding balloons.
Before the balloons were released, a service was held at the school, where Farrington’s classmates hugged each other and signed posters for his family.
“We have people coming in this week and giving the kids an opportunity to understand that there are people here for you,” said Debarris James, the school’s coach.
Both Farrington’s mother and father were at the memorial.
“He was buying Ring cameras. Terrance came out, Terrance fell and died right there,” said Terrance Farrington Sr.
Farrington Sr. said his son had dreams of becoming a barber.
“He was a loved kid,” said Terrance Farrington Sr. “Full of life.”
On Monday, a chair was decorated at the school in his memory. His classmates held a service at the school, signing posters for his family, and remembering the boy called TJ.
“We’re just gonna stick behind the kids, it’s a hard pill to swallow, do the best we can,” said James.
Detectives said Farrington was shot after he and three others were walking out of the Best Buy in the area of West Sunrise Boulevard and North Flamingo Road, just after 8 p.m.
Farrington’s friend was also shot, but will recover. Two bystanders that were also shot are also expected to be OK. Farrington died at the hospital.
“He meant everything to me, everything.” said Farrington Sr.
His father has a message for those responsible.
“If you know anything come forward ’cause you could be in the same spot I am right now,” Farrington Sr. said. “Please come forward. Turn yourself in.”
As of Tuesday afternoon, it remains unclear why the group was targeted, and detectives said the two subjects remain on the run.
If you have any information on this shooting or the subjects’ whereabouts, call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.
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