On Saturday night, John Singleton, Jr. went to his best friend’s house, a normal routine according to his father, John, Sr.

Usually, John, Jr. and his best friend, Vontay, would go to a movie or just hang around the house. But this time, the two went to a birthday party at the Unique Island Grill on 34th Street and Lake Avenue.

According to Tampa Police, there were about 60 people inside the building for the party when a fight started. Several people were ejected from the party, but police said the fight continued outside.

According to reports, at 11:45 p. m., John, Jr. was shot. He was taken to Tampa General Hospital, where he died. No suspects have been identified in the shooting. John, Jr. was a 17-year-old student attending Tampa Vocational-Technical High School, and the junior was considering a career as a welder when he graduated.

The family had no insurance for John, Jr. and ask all donations be sent to Jackson’s Funeral Home, 4605 34th Street.