Memorial concert held for teen fatally shot by police in Lac-Brome

Around 200 people attendedto a memorial concert held in honour ofRileyFairholm, the17-year-old who was shot and killed by a police officer in Lac-Brome last Wednesday.

Community members and local musicians came out toColdbrookPark in Lac-BromeSunday evening, gathering to mourn the loss and offer support for the young man's family.

Jessica Brown, a localresident who helped organize the concert, said that people are still coming to terms with what happened.

"It's such a small town. Something happens, we're all... we're all shocked by it," she said.

"Everybody grieves in their own way and we're just trying to give people an avenue to be able to grieve as a community."

Some ofFairholm'srelatives were also in attendance at the event.

Last week, his family issued a statement saying he struggled with mental illness. Organizersasked for donations to support theDunhamHouse, a local mental health facility.

Its general manager, Murray Brohman, told CBCthat resources are very hard to come by for youth dealing with mental health issues in the Eastern Townships.

"I don't know that there are any services available for the kids in this community," he said.

• Family ofLac-Brometeen fatally shot by police says he battled mental health issues