Vigil held for 33-year-old chef shot and killed, family seeking answers

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A Milwaukee family wants answers and justice after the murder of one of their own. 

Police say they're looking for an unknown suspect after 33-year-old Leshon Christen Jr. was killed on Sunday, Oct. 12. 

He was shot and killed at his home near Vel R. Philips and Clarke St. 

His family held a vigil to remember him. 

They tell us his mother gave Leshon the nickname 'Big Teddy.' He had worked as a chef for Potawatomi and Fiserv Forum. 

His aunt, Takiria Adams, tells us Leshon spent a lot of time with his family and caring for his nieces and nephews. 

"He just was a good person, everyone loved him, people loved him," said Adams. "They've known him from just working at Potawatomi, people who we don't even know who ran into him, met him, they're saying good things about him." 

The family is offering a $25,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest of the suspect. 

If you have information and want to stay anonymous, you can call Milwaukee Crim Stoppers or submit a tip on the P3 Tips app.