Teen shooting victim ‘had a really loving heart,’ says sister in exclusive interview

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.”

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