Jacklyn Jaylen Cazares was 9 years old when she was killed on May 24, 2022, in the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Described as a vibrant, compassionate child who loved animals, singing and making videos, she had recently celebrated her first communion and was buried in the white dress and flower crown she wore for that celebration. Her cousin, 10-year-old Annabell Rodriguez, was also killed in the same classroom.

The shooter, an 18-year-old male, entered the school armed with a semi-automatic rifle and was killed by law enforcement after a delayed response that drew widespread criticism, particularly aimed at Pete Arredondo, then-chief of the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District police. No other suspects were involved. Jacklyn’s family and other grieving parents have since called for stricter gun regulations and accountability for the failures surrounding the response.

If anyone knew Jacklyn, her routines, or has information that could shed light on the events or aftermath, please share it with investigators or the family.