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GoFundMe for shooting victim’s family raises more than $20,000

Aug 15, 2016 | 12:00 PM

GoFundMe campaign set up for a young shooting victim has seen an outpouring of support over the last two days.

The fundraiser, titled Justice for Colten, has raised more than $21,000 of a $30,000 goal by 490 people as of 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug 15.

The fundraiser started after Colten Boushie was shot and killed on a property near Biggar on Tuesday, Aug. 9.

According to the page, money raised will go towards Boushie’s funeral expenses as well as lodging for family coming from America.