NORCROSS, Ga. — The last words Jaequitta Milerson heard her son say was "Happy Valentine's Day" when he called early Tuesday. Later that day, she said he was gunned down near his Norcross home.
"And that is the last time I heard from him," she said.
The shooting happened along Windward Lane in Norcross at 5:40 p.m. on Tuesday. Gwinnett County Police said 13-year-old Jaeden Travis was taken to the hospital after being shot; he died from his injuries. Police said a fight broke out between Travis and several other people.
Milerson said classmates bullied her son for several years and he recently started a new school. Now, his family is dealing with the pain of this loss.
His mom said she feels hurt and angry about his death. As she works through her grief, Gwinnett County Police homicide and crime investigators are currently following up on leads.
"The motive for this incident is unclear at this time and more information will be released as the investigation continues," the police department said in a release.
Milerson said her son loved fishing, riding his horse and hunting. Travis was popular and loved fashion, she added.
"He was a daddy's boy and he didn't play about his momma. He was very loving and very helpful. He was just like an old soul," the mother said. "It takes a village to raise these kids. It's so many kids out here that's lost."
Anyone with information is asked to call detectives at (770) 513-5300. You can also submit an anonymous tip via CrimeStoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or online.
