Stabbing victims' families speak out

MERIDEN, Conn. (WTNH) -- The families of two teens who were stabbed, one of whom was killed, are criticizing police and saying they're letting a murderer walk free.

It comes after police released a report laying the blame for the deadly attack on the boys.

A candle remains lit at the memorial site of 15-year-old Deandre Felton. While his life is over, the story about his death continues to draw fire.

"This man must be brought to justice," said Pastor Dante Moss.

Felton and his 13-year-old friend DeSean Jones were stabbed September 21st on Kensington Avenue. Meriden Police say the pair were "high" and "looking for a fight," so they attacked an unidentified man.

Deandre's father asks if that's the case, why were there stab wounds on his son's back?

"The doctor explained to us that he had an injury, that out of all his years in practice, seemed like it was a bigger knife than what police are saying," said Gary Felton, Deandre's dad.

"And that injury was in the back," asked News 8's Jamie Muro.

"It was in the back," said Felton.

Alexis Jones, DeSean's mother, says her son was running away from his attacker.

"My son has two stab wounds in his back, one on his side, and he has a slice on his neck," said Jones.

Police say they have several eyewitness accounts that the man was defending himself. City officials are asking everyone to be patient as the investigation unfolds.

"I think it would be irresponsible at this point and time, when we don't even have full toxicology and ME reports to incense more anger," said Dante Bartolomeo, Deputy Majority Leader City Council. "We are all working together to try and calm the situation."

Pastor Moss and the teenagers family are vowing to keep the story out in the public to spark the answers they are hunting for, facts police say are correct.

"This man is still out here on the streets, and my son, is sitting home trying to recover and get to a normal life," Jones said.