Friends, classmates hold vigil for 14-year-old Hunter Russey, killed in alleged hit-and-run

Friends, classmates and community members are preparing to honor Hunter Russey, a 14-year-old who died after authorities say a convenience store owner struck him with a vehicle in an alleged intentional hit-and-run.A vigil was scheduled for Thursday evening at Ballard Park in Melbourne, near U.S. 1. Students planned to share memories, give speeches and release flowers into the water to celebrate Russey’s life and bring the community together."We’re really going to miss him," said Sarah Roy, whose daughter was friends with Russey.Roy said her daughter has struggled with the loss, particularly after learning that Russey was left injured for an extended period."For a 15-year-old girl to think about her friend laying there for an hour and what was done to him. It’s heartbreaking. It really is," Roy said.Suspect accused of striking teen with vehicleAuthorities allege Kavan Patel told police he believed Russey was breaking into his convenience store. Patel allegedly followed the teenager and