CHULA VISTA, Calif. (FOX5/KUSI) — A vigil was held Saturday night in South Bay for 15-year-old Kane Roldan, who was killed in a shooting at a Halloween party in Chula Vista late Friday night.
*Watch the video above about the vigil by KUSI/FOX 5 reporter Jennifer Franco
A 17-year-old also died in the shooting, which occurred at a house on East Prospect Street near Judson Way in Chula Vista, according to authorities.
While police have not identified the victims, the family of Roldan identified him as one of the teens whose life was tragically cut short. The friends and family of Roldan held a candlelight vigil Saturday night to mourn the loss as one.
The vigil was held on a basketball court where Roldan loved spending time.
Roldan’s foster mom, Georgina Martinez, recounted the events of Halloween night and the last time she spoke to her foster son, who attended Montgomery High School.
“He said, ‘Hey Mom, do you have some money so I can take money to this party,'” Martinez said. “I said, yeah, you know that’s fine. Pretty much lectured them on be careful, be safe.”
According to the Chula Vista Police Department, deputies responded to a report of a shooting just after 11 p.m. on Friday near a house on East Prospect Street. Police say that an initial argument resulted in shots being fired.
When officers arrived at the scene, they reportedly found two minors with gunshot wounds. Despite officers administering life-saving measures, the two teens died at the hospital, according to authorities.
“We know that someone out there knows who did this, and all we want is justice for him,” Martinez said. “We want to be able to lay him to rest and know that the person who did this had consequences for their actions.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 619-691-5075 or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477. Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.
Roldan’s family has set up a GoFundMe account to help support Kane’s memorial service.
