The family and friends of Dawns Baptiste, who was found dead on Thursday afternoon, came together Sunday night at the location where her body was found.

They held and emotional vigil for justice in the young woman’s death, wiping away tears as they held candles in honour of the mother of four.

Dawns Baptiste’s body was found in the yard outside a home in Whitworth Road N.E. on Thursday afternoon.

Police say she died following a violent struggle but have not released exactly how she died.

As a result of tips from the public, they have located a person of interest in the case and are currently interviewing him.

They have not identified him as yet and no charges have been laid.

Anyone with information about Baptiste’s activity in the days and weeks prior to her death is asked to contact the Calgary Police Service, 403-266-1234, or Crime Stoppers.