NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) – A grieving mother wants you to remember her 16-year-old son, Justin Robinson, who was shot and killed in June.

I told you how two groups of teenagers got into an argument in the park outside the Madison Community Center.

Police say they believe Justin and his friend were walking away from an argument when shots were fired. They believe Justin’s friend started shooting back. Justin was hit in the back and later died in hospital.

“It’s like a life you lose. It’s like I’m a different person now,” said Justin’s mother, Shontel Jenkins. “Instead of a birthday party, we planned a funeral.”

Days from his 17th birthday, Justin was full of life. About to graduate from high school, Shontel says she wanted to join the military to help people.

“I called Justin my joy,” she smiled. “You know when you need a muse, you’re feeling down, when you’re feeling down…when he’s around, you’ll never be down and laugh.”

Months later, Justin’s mother says it still feels like an open wound and worries his case has been overlooked.

“I feel like everybody looks at him as just another black guy who’s a victim of gun violence,” she said.

While police say they’re still looking for answers, Shontel is pleading for people who were there to speak up.

“Say anything, anything,” she said. “Having closure would just start a healing chapter for me.”

Metro Police say the investigation is still ongoing. They are still looking for three people who they believe were there in the park and may be able to answer questions.

If you know them or have anything to share, call the police. There might be a cash reward.

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