Family and community gather to remember Michael Montoya, a Phoenix student who was killed. Supporters pay tribute with flowers and messages at Maryvale High School

The vigil was held days after the victim, Michael Montoya II, was stabbed and killed at Maryvale High School. The suspect in the case is being charged as an adult.

Chris Aguilar, 16, is accused of fatally stabbing Michael Montoya, 16, at Maryvale High School on Aug. 19. A knife was recovered, police said.