SHERBURNE – A guy who always wore a smile and had a love for life are two ways family members say shooting victim Kallin Richards, 24, of New Berlin, will be remembered.

Just two days after the shooting death of Mr. Richards, a member of his family said they are “mourning the passing of someone who was taken away too soon.”

Mr. Richards, who was found dead at 2:40 a.m. at Sherburne Meadows apartments Saturday, suffered fatal gunshot wounds to the heart and liver. He was said by family members to have been “close friends” with his alleged assailant, Joshua T. Story, who has been charged with second degree murder. The source went as far as to say Story and Richards were “best friends.”

Survived by his parents, his fiancee, his son, siblings and numerous other family members along with many close friends, the Richards family says they are still awaiting information about the exact motive and other test results to be available.

Family members say they never saw Mr. Richards without a smile on his face. “He had the biggest blue eyes and the greatest smile,” a family member said. “His son looks just like him.” Family members say Kallin loved spending time with his family, he had a passion for fast cars and generally just loved living life.