Family of 10-year-old Edgemere shooting victim
Justin Wallace launches GoFundMe campaign
BY CARLOTTA MOHAMED
A GoFundMe campaign
was launched on Wednesday,
June 9, for the family of 10-yearold
Justin Wallace, who was
gunned down in an Edgemere
home.
The GoFundMe page was
created by Takeshi Lilly, who
described her brother Justin as
the “most lovable and supportive
young man.” The family is
seeking donations to pay for funeral
expenses, as well as possibly
establishing a foundation or
scholarship program on behalf
of Wallace.
“In order to cherish his
memory, and forever let his
name live on, we want to give
to others how he continuously
gave love to everyone he met,”
Lilly said. “Any amount that
can be given will be cherished.
Thank you all for your support
and generosity! Please continue
to spread love everywhere and
to everyone, just like Jus did!”
Wallace suffered a gunshot
wound to his torso on June 5 at
a relative’s home at 342 Beach
45th St. He was rushed to St.
John’s Episcopal Hospital,
where he was pronounced dead.
His 29-year-old uncle is recovering
from a bullet wound to his
shoulder at Jamaica Hospital.
Meanwhile, the suspect, Jovan
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Young, 29, of Beach Channel
Drive, turned himself in to
police on Tuesday, June 8. His
arrest comes on what would’ve
been Wallace’s 11th birthday.
Young faces murder, attempted
murder, assault and criminal
possession of a weapon charges
in connection with the June 5
homicide.
As the family mourns the
loss of Wallace, Lilly remembered
her brother as a technology
and mathematics wiz.
“Like many other children,
Justin loved playing video
games and jumped at every
opportunity to avoid any assignments
where he needed to
read. Nothing made him more
happy than being involved with
his loved ones, friends and anyone
who was willing to accept
a smile,” Lilly said. “He was a
true gentleman, a great friend,
a sweet child who loved his
family unconditionally.”
Edgemere residents remembered
Wallace at a vigil set up
outside the home where he was
slain. Wallace died just days before
his 11th birthday.
Lilly acknowledged the
outpouring of support from
the community and city, saying
that “every word, every
post, every condolence is truly
heartfelt.”
“We loved him more than
anyone could ever imagine because
to us he was our world,”
Lilly said.
Reach reporter Carlotta Mohamed
by e-mail at cmohamed@
schnepsmedia.com or by phone
at (718) 260–4526.
Justin Wallace Photo via GoFundMe
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