ASHBURN, Va. – Nicolas Mejia, 16, was shot and killed over the weekend according to family. Police say the alleged shooter, 19-year-old Fadlalla Mohamed, was apparently out on a $1,000 unsecured bond in an unrelated case.
FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis spoke with Jasmine Mercer, Nicolas’ older sister, in an exclusive interview.
What they’re saying: — “Nicolas, he was a light of fresh air for a lot of us. He was always making jokes and he was really good about uplifting people and making them laugh and smile,” Mercer said. “Nicolas had a really loving heart. He cared about his family a lot. He would do anything to protect and show us that he was there for us, and he really loved and cared for his friends as well.”…