MARINETTE, Wis. (WFRV) - It was a solemn candlelight vigil with an anti-bullying message.

The Marinette community gathered to remember 13-year-old Jakob Bowerman who passed away last week. His family tells Local 5 News that two people pushed Jakob off the government pier in Marinette and he drowned.

Marinette police officers said they have a 16-year-old and 21-year-old in custody in relation to the drowning. The district attorney tells Local 5 News that they would likely announce any potential charges on Thursday.

Family members tell Local 5 News that Jakob had autism and often faced bullying. They said this was especially devastating because Jakob was the nicest kid who tried to be friends with everyone and made sure everyone was included in activities.

"A very nice person, he had goo

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