A dark cloud looms over a Portsmouth family after a tragic and senseless loss.
On Sunday, loved ones of Keontre Thornhill had a viewing service for him at the metropolitan funeral home in Portsmouth
Last week, the 10-year-old boy was hit by a stray bullet after opening his bedroom window.
Police say a fight among teenagers outside resulted in the gunfire that ended his young life.
“For them to hurt the family like this, I hope they rot in hell excuse my language because that’s wrong,” says Markaria Scott, a family friend.
Last week 31-year-old Shawnday Nakisha Ross was charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor and was arraigned in court.
Portsmouth police are still looking for 26-year-old Cleon Deonte Banks. In the meantime, Keontre’s family is trying to cope with the pain by remembering better days.
His Siblings told News 3 that he loved Fortnite, playing outside with his friends, and being a big brother.
His dad, Arvis Scott, said it’s little things like that he misses most.