SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The family of Chasity Sparkman gathered Wednesday for a candlelight vigil in honor of their daughter.
The father and family of Chasity say they have many questions about what happened in the parking lot where she was killed, but they demand justice as they cope with her loss.
"I still don't believe it. I still feel like it's a dream. I'm waiting on her to bust through the door," said Chasity's father, Alfonzo Sparkman.
Alfonzo says he's angry and in shock knowing he will no longer hear from his 26-year-old daughter.
The mother of two was shot and killed on Valentine's Day in the Lake Crest Village Shopping Center. Her family says, from what they know, she was meeting with her husband, but Sacramento police are still investigating what led up to her death.
Alfonzo says he's trying to get to the bottom of it.
"I want to know the truth because it hits different. I've lost a lot; brothers, sisters, mother, father, stuff like that, cousins. But it's different when it's your child. I don't have that kid blowing my phone up anymore," said Alfonzo.
The father of 20 children says his daughter was studying psychology at Sacramento City College. She mainly would focus on her music, work and caring for her kids.
Her kids will now be adopted by her aunt, at Chasity's request. Alfonzo is seeking answers for why this happened to his daughter.
"It's like being hurt, sad, angry and afraid at the same time. Because you don't know where to be mentally. My emotions are all over the place," said Alfonzo.
Police say there are no suspects in custody but they met with investigators Wednesday afternoon as they looked into leads to find those responsible.
Alfonzo says he's putting his trust in police and asking his community to bring to light any information they may have.
"As soon as they get apprehended, I'll feel a lot better. Once I know they're in custody, I'll be able to breathe because jail is hell for anybody. I feel once you're behind bars, you're deceased," said Alfonzo.
A GoFundMe to support Chasity's children is available here.
