Six-year-old Saryah LeeAnna Perez of San Antonio was killed on May 9, 2021, after being struck by a bullet during an altercation at a car club meetup her family attended on Mother’s Day. She later died in her mother’s arms. The next day police identified and arrested 23-year-old Andrew Ray Elizondo; he was acquainted with Saryah’s mother, Kassandra Mendoza, and authorities said the shooting was not related to domestic violence. Eyewitness accounts and scene evidence were cited in bringing Elizondo into custody.

The community reacted with shock and mourning, and Saryah’s family has been active in calls for greater safety and created a memorial fund in her name. What information do readers have about that meetup or about efforts to improve safety at similar events?