. >> reporter: the voice of jalissa harris plays as friends and family turn out for a tearful candlelight vigil to remember her. >> she was beautiful. >> reporter: the 22-year-old graduated from suitland high school in 2011. tonight it is where they gathered to celebrate her lif that was my baby sister. >> reporter: harris was gunned down inside of this cheverly apartment while visiting her half sister jones. jones' boyfriend allegedly murdered them both and later took his own life. her mom said jalissa knew about jones' relationship troubles but didn't want to leave her sister. >> she was just so trusting. she just didn't think -- i really believe that this would happen. >> reporter: while relatives say she was not in an abusive relationship herself, they urge woman who are to take action. >> if it doesn't feel right, if it doesn't feel right, reach out, get out. it is going to hurt. but it could save your life. >> reporter: perhaps she was remembered most for her beautiful singing voice. family members tell me she is aspired to singer. >> that was her passion. she was going to sing and