Friends, Family Come Together on Anniversary of Little Albert's Death
By: Sophie Nielsen-Kolding WMBD/WYZZ TV
Updated: August 11, 2012
PEORIA- Mar Mar Billups Wilson sat on the steps of a house and held a sign that said "we cannot sleep until justice is served." It's the house where his brother, Little Albert, was shot and killed in a drive by shooting one year ago.
Friends and family are remembered him Saturday with prayers and T-shirts. Some cried, others comforted, but everyone was there for the same reason.
Albert's great aunt says the family needs closure. They want the boy's killer to turn himself in.
"He took a child's life away. He could have been a president, a doctor, a teacher. So I'm just here to let you guys know, after one year we haven't forgot the tragedy that happened here," said Jennie Billups.
Police say Albert didn't die in vain. That his death was one event that sparked the 'Don't Shoot' police initiative.
Friends and family are remembered him Saturday with prayers and T-shirts. Some cried, others comforted, but everyone was there for the same reason.
Albert's great aunt says the family needs closure. They want the boy's killer to turn himself in.
"He took a child's life away. He could have been a president, a doctor, a teacher. So I'm just here to let you guys know, after one year we haven't forgot the tragedy that happened here," said Jennie Billups.
Police say Albert didn't die in vain. That his death was one event that sparked the 'Don't Shoot' police initiative.
