The family of a Joliet toddler, who was fatally stabbed by his 6-year-old brother, released a statement over the weekend and launched a fundraising campaign to cover costs related to the boy’s death.

The loss of a young child is an unimaginable heartache that no parent or family member should ever have to endure, Allen Urbina wrote.

JOLIET, Ill. (CBS) — The family of a Joliet toddler who was fatally stabbed by his 6-year-old brother has released a statement on the loss of their son just over a week after the incident. On Saturday, the Urbina family identified their son as 2-year-old Christopher, who died on Sept. 6.

A 2-year-old boy was stabbed to death in the family home Sept. 6, allegedly by his 6-year-old brother. A GoFundMe seeks to cover funeral, medical and legal expenses.