On October 3, 2017, 14-year-old Lake Highlands High School freshman Azeneth Pina was shot and killed in the parking lot of her apartment complex on Whitehurst Drive near Skillman Street in Dallas. She was sitting in a parked car with friends when a 16-year-old boy, who was reportedly playing with a gun, accidentally fired and struck her in the face. Azeneth was taken to a nearby hospital and pronounced dead shortly after.

The 16-year-old was arrested and charged with manslaughter; authorities described the shooting as reckless. The firearm was recovered from a nearby creek after teens panicked and discarded it. The community, school, family and friends were devastated; crisis counselors were brought in to support students and staff. Azeneth’s youth pastor said she left a lasting impression on those who knew her.

If anyone knew Azeneth, was present that day, or has information about the events in the apartment complex parking lot, please share what you know.