CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It took a lot of courage for one mother to visit the site where her daughter was murdered 4 1/2 years ago.
On Saturday, she marched with other parents, looking for answers, justice and to end the violence in Charlotte.
“We are honoring our loved ones,” said Stephanie Harrison, with Stop Killing Our Children.
It was the first time Sonja Watt had ever been to the neighborhood and the street where her daughter, Laquanta Young was killed in a drive-by shooting.
“It took courage and 4 1/2 years for me to come out here and walk these streets,” said Watt.
Young was killed Labor Day weekend in 2015 on Echodale Drive near Nations Ford Road.
Her case remains unsolved.
“Just waiting on the day a detective calls and says they found the person that took my daughter’s life,” said Watt.
Young’s family joined with the organization Stop Killing Our Children to raise awareness about her case and also fight to end the continued homicides in Charlotte.
“Give this mother some peace. She doesn’t have any peace,” said Watt.
The family is asking anyone with information to come forward.
Young was one of five people killed and 12 people shot over Labor Day weekend in 2015.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said they linked the violence to gang activity and a dispute between two groups.
Seven-year-old Kevin Rodas was one of the victims killed that weekend near Echodale. He was shot during a birthday party.
So far, no one has been arrested in the case. After the shooting, Gov. Roy Cooper announced a $5,000 reward for information.
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