COVINA – The family of a teen shot to death at a house party in Covina has established a fundraiser to assist with expenses during this extremely difficult time.

His family has identified him as 16-year-old Joel German Mercado, who was fatally shot around 10:22 p.m. Saturday night.

“My name is Andrena, and I am speaking on the behalf of my mother and my sibling. We are absolutely devastated by the loss of our youngest brother, Joel German Mercado (16). He was the baby of our family and the one who kept us all in check. Joel was intelligent, stubborn and yet so sweet. he rarely left the house unless it was to spend time with his grandpa and pup, TJ, going on little adventures.

Joel was also the main caretaker for our grandpa. He loved cooking, encouraging others to get closer to God, and

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