A grieving mother called on Los Angeles city leaders to offer a reward in the killing of her developmentally challenged son, who was gunned down over the color of his shoes.
Flanked by activists and clergy Monday, Jennifer Rivers returned to the South Los Angeles neighborhood where she witnessed the shooting of her son, Tavin Price, on May 29.
"I've already submitted the paperwork to (Councilman) Bernard Parks' office because this is his district. I'm waiting on him," Rivers said.
Price, 19, was confronted by suspected gang members and killed for wearing red tennis shoes.
"They know he wasn't a gang banger - he told them," Rivers said. "He said, 'I don't care if you ain't, you taking off them tennis shoes.' And my son said, 'No I'm not.'"
Before Rivers and her son could leave, the gunman rushed him and opened fire. The shooter then fled.
"Y'all know who done it," Rivers said. "You need to come forward. Because you're going to get found."
Parks' office confirmed it was considering issuing a reward.
