The family of a 16-year-old Newport News boy said the teen had a bright future. But on Saturday, his life came to an abrupt end when he was shot by a security guard.

It happened on Crescent Way at the Mariner's Landing Apartments off of Denbigh Boulevard in Newport News. Police say a security guard employed by the apartment complex pulled Raymond Cary over for a traffic stop. The teen lived in the complex. Investigators said a struggle started, and that's when the security guard pulled the trigger.

"I love him very much," cried Regina Cary, a sister of the victim.

She said she witnessed the shooting. She said the guard shot her brother four times.

"I had to see him shoot my brother and run," she said. "The security guard ran."

The family said Raymond did not have a gun. They said the security guard pulled Raymond over for playing his music too loudly. They do not know how it escalated into a struggle. Michelle Barnes, the victim's other sister, said the apartment complex hired the guards to keep the violence out of the neighborhood. She said she doesn't understand why they picked on her brother.

"This is not what security is supposed to do," said Michelle Barnes. "It's supposed to serve and protect. Not murder young children."

The family said Raymond was a dreamer. He liked to play football, but his passion was drawing. They shared with us his sketch book. Raymond had filled the pages with drawings of cars and crosses. Michelle said he was the kind of guy who always put family first.

"He was always outgoing. Always outgoing," said Michelle. "Nothing got him down. I mean nothing."

The family thinks the security guard should be liable for taking Raymond's life.

"I want the one who shot him to be brought to justice," said Regina. "He does not deserve to work and doesn't deserve to hold a gun anymore."
We could not reach any of the managers at the apartment complex. The security guard agency could not be reached for contact.