MONROE, Mich. (WXYZ) - A Monroe family is searching for answers after a 15-year-old boy was killed during a violent incident that also left several people stabbed and a house in flames.

A growing memorial now stands outside the home where loved ones are honoring Trenton Grant, a Monroe High School sophomore remembered as an athlete, musician and beloved family member.

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Monroe mourns teen killed during a fire and stabbing incident

 We never expected to lose our youngest brother,  said Trenton's sister, Leandra Baker, who spoke with 7 News Detroit while traveling from Texas to Michigan to be with family.

 Our hearts are heavy. We're really trying to wrap our heads around this happening,  Baker said.

Tony Geftos A memorial is growing outside the home of Trenton Grant, 15, after a fire and stabbing there Saturday morning.

According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, deputies were dispatched shortly after 5:30 a.m. Saturday to a home near the corner of Raintree Blvd. and Deerfield St. after 911 callers reported a fire and that people who escaped the home had been stabbed.

Investigators found the house on fire, several people suffering from stab wounds and the body of Grant inside.

Authorities have not released details about what happened inside the home or identified anyone responsible. The investigation remains ongoing.

Baker said she spoke with her brother Friday night and learned of his death the following morning.

 I got a call the next morning that he had passed away,  she said.  I'm still reeling from the shock of that. I think all of us are just in a state of shock at this point. 

She described Grant as a sophomore track and football athlete, a music producer and a violin player.

The tragedy has shaken the Monroe community, which was already grieving the recent loss of a Monroe High School graduate in a crash last week.

Tony Geftos Steve Pollzzie, Principal of Monroe High School, says counselors, a crisis team, and therapy dogs were all at the high school Monday morning.

 This is really tough,  Monroe High School

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