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St. Louis hockey community rallies for family of teen shot on I55 [Video]

The CBC Cadets hockey team honored Colin Brown’s legacy Saturday night. Colin’s coaches said he was their leader.

AFFTON, Mo. — The St. Louis hockey community continues to rally for Colin Brown after the 16-year-old was fatally shot one week ago.

Last Saturday, Colin Brown and his dad Calvin were on their way home from a hockey game at the Affton Ice Rink when a stray bullet hit him on I-55.

Colin died four days later from his injuries.

“His memory, his legacy is moving on with us, and we’re going to feel his presence,” said Bob Jakubeck, head coach for the Affton hockey team.

Both of Brown’s high school and club hockey coaches said he was their leader.

The impact Brown has left behind has been clear. 

On Saturday, Bar Down Sports Bar hosted a packed fundraiser for Brown. The bar donated 25% of sales to Brown’s family.

“Colin is a uniter. As you can tell by the group we have here, he’s still …

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Florist creates wreath for Officer Horan's funeral service [Video]

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