Seven-year-old Deontae Fisher of Columbus, Ohio, was killed by gunfire on March 4, 2016, while sitting in his mother’s car in the ExpressMart parking lot. The shooting was described as gang-related crossfire; Deontae’s five-year-old brother and a 19-year-old were also injured in the same incident.

An 18-year-old, Marctarius Grace, was arrested and charged with murder in connection with the killing; he was later sentenced to life in prison. Separately, 19 members of the Crips were indicted on multiple counts including murder, attempted murder, drug trafficking, and firearm trafficking as part of a broader crackdown on gang violence announced by the Attorney General.

Deontae’s family has been publicly active since the shooting, taking part in rallies and vigils and urging stronger action to prevent gang violence. Does anyone have additional information about the case, the victims, or local prevention efforts?