Tamara Clark, 37, was killed in a drive-by shooting in Springfield, Massachusetts, on June 26, 2020. Her death is described as one of several gun-violence fatalities that have affected the same extended family and the wider community.

Clark’s aunt, Juanita Batchelor, has lost other relatives to gun violence: her son Darrell Lee Jenkins Jr. was killed in 2014 and her son-in-law Reginald Dessasure was killed in 2021. Those cumulative losses have prompted Batchelor and other family members to advocate for better support services and increased funding for public safety in Springfield.

City leaders have acknowledged the problem. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno has spoken about the need for tougher measures while noting challenges tied to lack of cooperation from victims and witnesses; councilors Justin Hurst, Tracye Whitfield, Victor Davila, and Zaida Govan have pushed for gatherings and action on both immediate and long-term solutions.

If anyone knew Tamara Clark or has information about the June 26, 2020 drive-by shooting, please come forward to authorities.