Mother Honors Slain Poughkeepsie Son At Graduation

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Cathis Johnson went to Poughkeepsie High School's 144th graduation ceremony on Friday to collect a diploma on behalf of her son, who was fatally shot earlier this year, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal.

Cathis Johnson, the mother of slain teen Caval Haylett Jr., received his diploma at Poughkeepsie High School's graduation ceremony.
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Frank Mojica

06/27/2016 12:30 p.m.

As previously reported, Caval Haylett Jr., 18, was shot while standing outside 104 Winnikee Ave. with a group of people on Wednesday, March 9.

Haylett's name was still printed in the graduation program and marked with two stars for remembrance, reported the Poughkeepsie Journal.

He entered his senior year needing just two credits to graduate and reportedly spoke excitedly about plans for college and the future, the Poughkeepsie Journal said.

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