Maekalyn Ann Marie Smith was an 18-year-old from Seguin, Texas, who was killed in a drive-by shooting at Park West on April 4, 2022. She had graduated high school early and planned to attend Texas A&M University to study toward becoming a veterinarian. Family described her as the funniest, sweetest person you would ever meet.

The shooting happened while Maekalyn was at the park with her boyfriend; her mother says she was on the phone with Maekalyn when she heard gunfire. Maekalyn was fatally shot and her boyfriend survived. Seguin Police arrested 20-year-old Draven Rene Reyes on charges of murder and aggravated assault; two other suspects were also implicated.

The community, already coping with a string of shootings, has responded with memorials at Park West and calls from the family for measures to reduce gun violence and increase community support. If anyone knew Maekalyn or has information about the April 4, 2022 shooting, please come forward.