A family begs for answers after an ambush on the streets of Gary leaves a 12-year-old Chicago boy dead.

Demetrius Townsel, Jr. was pronounced dead Saturday night at a Gary hospital according to the Lake County Coroner’s Office.

The boys were visiting family in Gary when a group of nearly five of them got into the car to make a trip to the gas station for milk.

Demetrius shares a unique bond with his twin, Darius, and according to Chicago anti-violence activist Andrew Holmes, Darius tried to save Demetrius’ life by putting pressure on the gunshot wound.

And through the pain that they have expressed, the family has a clear eye toward the goal of justice for the young life that has been taken from them.