VIDEO: Community Hosts Vigil for Shooting Victim

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Hundreds of people around the community of Starkville came together to remember the life of the of the young man who was shot and killed earlier this week…

20 year old Deontay Rogers is remembered as being a kind soul who made friends with everyone.

The Starkville community is shocked that such a horrific event took place in their city.

Rogers’ sister says he was very well known within his community and she isn’t surprised the turnout for his vigil was so high.