‘Never be able to get her back’ Family of 17-year-old shot and killed on interstate holds vigil

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Family and friends gathered Sunday, March 5, to remember the life of 17-year-old Nykobia Keller.

Baton Rouge Police say the shooting happened just after 10:30 p.m. on North I-110 near the Hollywood Street exit in Baton Rouge, on Saturday, February 25.

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Officials say Keller was shot while driving a vehicle and died at the scene. While a motive and suspect are still unknown at this time, police say the shooting was a targeted incident.

Keller’s mother says she wants justice, and she won’t stop until her daughter’s killer is behind bars.

“You took my child away from me and I will never be able to get her back,” said Lisa Keller.

Her loved ones used the balloon release as a way to numb their pain and remember her life.

“People need to start speaking up. Too many of our children’s lives are being taken. Mothers are going through pain they shouldn’t have to go through. It is ridiculous,” said Keller. “We will always speak up. We want her killer or killers found. We will not stop until they are found.” she added.

Baton Rouge police encourage anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 225-344-7687.

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