The Brief
- A prayer vigil was held at Centennial Lakes Park for a 20-year-old Edina man who died after hitting his head.
- Tributes for Raja Chinnakotla have come from across Minnesota, including U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Hennepin County Commissioner Heather Edelson.
- Friends and family remember him as a welcoming, energetic mentor and advocate.
EDINA, Minn. (FOX 9) – Community members gathered to remember a young man from Edina whose life touched many people across Minnesota.
Vigil at Centennial Lakes Park honors Raja Chinnakotla
What we know:
Family, friends, and classmates gathered at Centennial Lakes Park to honor Raja Chinnakotla, who died after hitting his head in an accident. Loved ones described him as someone who brought people together and made everyone feel welcome.
Those who knew Chinnakotla say he was passionate about helping others, advocating for causes he believed in, and mentoring younger students. …