Family & friends gather to remember murdered football player

Family & friends held a vigil Monday evening in Cathedral City to remember 19-year-old Solomon Patrick, who was gunned down early Sunday morning.

Outrage from family and friends over the death 19-year-old Solomon Patrick of Desert Hot Springs.

Loved ones held a candlelight vigil where he died. Family members are still in shock that the life of this promising man ended so soon.

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“When I got that call at 6 am it just broke my heart it didn’t seem real I thought it was fake a joke or something and I was going to be mad at him. When I found out he got shot it crushed me he didn’t deserve it at all,” said Shy Long, Solomon Patrick’s Cousin.

“I first heard the name and I thought it was a different Solomon I didn’t think anyone would ever want to hurt him. He was so positive and so happy,” said Tajarah Jackson, friend, and classmate of Patrick’s.

Police do not believe Patrick was affiliated with gangs. They are still searching for 3 Hispanic male suspects in the shooting.

Family members are calling for the end of racial violence.

Anyone with information on this shooting is asked to contact cathedral city police immediately.