A grieving mother from Philadelphia shared a heartbreaking tribute to her son who was shot while walking his dog.
25-year-old Milan Loncar just graduated from Temple University when he was mugged and shot while walking his dachshund-chihuahua mix dog.
His heartbroken mother, Amy Lounsberry, told Philadephia Inquirer that “everything was coming together” for her “beloved sweet boy just starting his life.”
Milan had been working for a construction management company after he graduated from Temple University in 2019.
But while walking his dog about a block from his home, two suspects stopped him from his tracks.
Surveillance video shows one of the suspects pulling out a gun and holding it at Milan’s chest level as he reached for Milan’s pockets.
A shot was then fired and the two suspects fled from the scene.
According to police, Milan used his phone to call for help after the incident. He was found on the street while holding his dog’s leash.
But less than an hour later, the 25-year-old was pronounced dead at the hospital.
In an interview with 6 ABC, Lounsberry said: “He is so missed and we are trying to pull together and get everybody through.”
She continued: “He was going to move in with his girlfriend in March, he had graduated and had his first job and was starting out.
“I don’t know why they did it, I can’t understand. They didn’t get any money, did they need it so badly, were they trying to show off?
“I was so proud of him and everybody that he worked with, everybody he knew, they all said how he was doing so well. Everybody loved him.”
The grieving mother wrote on Facebook: “I want to stand tonight where my son fell and I’m hoping some of you will stand with me in remembrance.
“I will be at 31st and Jefferson between 6:56, the time of the shots fired radio call, to 730 when he was declared dead. Please check all anger at the door and maintain masks and social distancing.
“I would be heartbroken if we put anybody’s safety at risk.”
She added: “Thank you for coming tonight, it was so nice to have all of your support. I know we’re all shocked and hurting but we were together tonight.”
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