CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It’s been a decade since the death of Jonathan Ferrell, a story that made national headlines.

A Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer shot and killed the former Florida A&M football player.

Ten years later, his family continues to fight for justice they say was never served. 

Kass Ottley says she remembers the day Jonathan Ferrell was killed like it was yesterday. It serves as a painful reminder as she retraces the final steps he took.

“Even though it’s 10 years, it still feels like the first time coming out here and just walking the same route that he ran, trying to get out of here and get to safety, get some help,” Ottley said.

According to Ottley, Ferrell was driving a friend home when he crashed near the Bradfield Farms neighborhood.

It appears he was trying to get help when he knocked on the door of a home. The woman living there, Sarah McCartney, called the police after assuming someone was trying to break in.

When police officers arrived, things quickly took a turn, and dash cam footage showed the remaining minutes of his life.

CMPD Officer Randall Kerrick can be heard firing off his gun 12 times, ending Ferrell’s life.

Kerrick was later charged with voluntary manslaughter. However, the charges didn’t stand because in 2015 a judge declared the case a mistrial after jurors were unable to reach a verdict.

Meanwhile, the City of Charlotte settled its wrongful death lawsuit by paying the family $2.25 million.

Since the trial the Bradfield Farms area has turned to a place of remembrance through vigils and peaceful protests.

As another year without a conviction passes, Ottley said she’s making sure the community never forgets what happened.

“I want us to stand together. I want us to reflect on the last 10 years, what has changed, what has happened and what is the change that we want? That’s what I want to happen,” Ottley said.

On Thursday, Ottley held a vigil for Ferrell.