18-year-old identified as victim in Ellenwood Kroger shooting

ELLENWOOD, Ga. - Henry County police have identified 18-year-old Nikeem Omar Hargrove as the victim who was killed in a shooting at a Kroger in Ellenwood Friday night.

Officers said they got the call about the shooting around 8 p.m. that night.

According to investigators, a fight inside the store turned fatal when 18-year-old Omarion Thomas pulled out a gun and fired the deadly shot.

Nikeem’s family gathered for a vigil Saturday night in the parking lot where he was killed. 

The reality was still sinking in for Latange Smith, the victim's mom.

"All I can say is I am heartbroken, they broke my heart into a million pieces," she said.

18-year-old Nikeem Omar Hargrove. (Credit: Family of victim) (Supplied)

 During the vigil and balloon release and vigil, many used the time to share what they loved about him and what they will miss most.

"Nikeem was always happy, you'll never see Nikeem mad," said his sister NiKirah Kennedy.

"He was always aggravating, but he was always the one you could love," said Hargrove’s aunt Angela Cooley.

Cooley said Nikeem lived with her for about a year, and this loss hurts.

"When people ask me how I am feeling, it's like I am numb. I am in disbelief. I am mad, I am angry," she said.

"This is senseless," Cooley said. "You are hurting not just one, you're hurting families, you're even hurting your own family. Stop! Can we just get along?"

Thomas, the suspected shooter, was taken into police custody Friday night and is currently being housed at the Henry County jail.

Police said this case is still under active investigation and have not released any other details about the altercation.

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