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Regina 16-year-old 'left behind so many loved ones,' mother says as police investigate homicide

The death of Kadee Burns, 16, is currently being investigated as Reginas 12th homicide of the year.

The death of Kadee Burns is being investigated as the citys 12th homicide of 2021

Kadee Burns, 16, is being remembered by her family as someone with a big, kind heart and a love for makeup. (Submitted by Daphne Head)

Kadee Burns's family says they're looking for justice in the wake of her death.

Regina police said Tuesday they were investigating thedeath of a 16-year-old girl, whosebody was found outsidea home in the 1200 block of Rae Street just after 2 a.m. CST Monday,as a homicide the 12th of the year in the city.

Police did not identify the victim by name in a Tuesday news release, butDaphne Head confirmed it was her daughter, Kadee.

She wasone of 10 siblings, Head told CBC News.

"She left behind so many loved ones, family and friends," she wrote in a text message Tuesday afternoon.

The teen was known for her big, kind heart and love of makeup, her motheradded.

"We want justice and that person put away for what he/she did," she said. "She didn't deserve what happened to her."

Regina police investigated the death of a girl in the 1200 block of Rae Street Monday morning. (Kirk Fraser/CBC)

Police said Tuesday they were initially called to the Rae Street home with a report ofa weapons offence.

When officers arrived, they found the teen, who was later pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.

A teenage boy was also taken to hospital with serious injuries, police saidTuesday.

No details have been released around the circumstances of the girl's death.

As of Tuesday afternoon, police said they have not yet identified or arrested any suspects in this case.

The police service said it continues to work with the Saskatchewan Coroners Service to investigate.