A Hamilton family has been left devastated and continues to mourn the loss of their 16-year-old son after he was shot and killed inside a shopping mall last Friday.Nabil Askafe, his parents, and younger brother fled the war in Syria almost a decade ago and settled in Canada, searching for a better, safer life.In an exclusive interview with OMNI News, Askafe’s mother and father spoke about the senseless act of violence and the deep agony it has left behind.“We came to Canada, my husband and my children, for safety,” said Hala Tatish. “Where is the safety? My son is gone.”Tatish adds that when it comes to youth violence, all governments need to do more when it comes to the safety of all children, pointing out that they are the future and without safety, there are no children and no future.Photo of Nabil Askafe is shown. HPS/HOPolice say Askafe was on King Street near Hess Street on April 24, walking towards Jackson Square mall, when an interaction occurred with two others that eventually led to the fatal shooting.“As far as we know, we have no connection between the groups,” said Det. Staff Sgt. Robert Di Ianni. “I think it was a chance encounter on the street. We don’t really know what was said, but it led to an altercation inside the mall.”Investigators say a total of seven shots were fired in the mall.A 14-year-old boy has been charged with second-degree murder in Askafe’s death. Police say they are still searching for the gun used in the murder.“It’s a tragedy when a 16-year-old dies like that, and it’s a concern for us as the police, for the community, that a 14-year-old can run around with a firearm like that,” said Di Ianni.A vigil is set to take place Thursday at Hamilton City Hall starting at 5:30 p.m.