ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The mood was somber at the funeral for a Boone High School student gunned down while walking to school.
The funeral for 15-year-old Alejandro Vargas Martinez took place at "A Community Funeral Home" on West Michigan Street Sunday afternoon.
Deputies are still looking for the person responsible for shooting and killing Vargas Martinez Tuesday morning.
An estimated 200 people gathered for a candlelight vigil at a makeshift memorial on Waldo Street, where Vargas Martinez was gunned down.
Dolka Martinez, the victim's aunt, told Channel 9 she feels unbearable pain.
"It's been very hard," she said. "We're supporting each other through this."
Ty Browder, a pastor and a former eighth-grade math teacher, said he will remember Vargas for his positivity.
"(He) always had a smile on his face, always had a positive attitude," he said. "(He was) just always a joy. Never down about anything. (He) was just a good spirit."
Investigators have not released details about the gunman or his or her motive, but they released surveillance footage of a vehicle of interest.
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"I hope there is an answer soon," Martinez said. "I know there is going to be justice for Alex."
More than $10,000 has been raised for Vargas' family. Click here to donate.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crimeline at 407-423-8477.
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