Maurice Brown described what his 16-year-old son Mahki Brown was like.

“A dancer, basketball player, one of many talents, artist,” Brown said.

The community gathered outside where he lived in East Flatbush, Brooklyn.

What You Need To Know

  • The East Flatbush community and 67th Precinct Clergy Council gathered outside of where 16-year-old Mahki Brown lived to pay their respects Wednesday night
  • Brown's father described him as “one of many talents,” and Pastor Edward Hinds knew Brown for his love of basketballs
  • Brown was shot and killed last week in Manhattan at the intersection of Varick and Spring Street near the school he attended, according to police
  • Brown's funeral is on Thursday

Brown was shot and killed last week in Manhattan at the intersection of Varick and Spring streets near the school he attended, according to police. His father said he was trying to break up a fight before he was shot.

“That is just something that was instilled in him,” Brown said.

The event was organized by the 67th Precinct Clergy Council to help heal to the community during this time. The council aims to empower communities impacted by gun violence.

Pastor Edward Hinds knew Brown for his love of basketball.

“Mahki was one of the key players on the team. He wore the #1 jersey, so I remember him vividly,” Hinds, a member of the clergy council, said.

People chanted “Forever K 16” — his nickname was Ki, pronounced Kai.

Ceecee Smith and Brown grew up together.

“His personality, how funny he was, how joyful he was, his energy, the energy he would bring to a room,” Smith said, remembering what she’ll miss most about Brown.

Mahki’s father said he wanted to play basketball in college.

People at the memorial Wednesday said they won’t let his legacy die.