Aniya Allen was six when she was struck by a stray bullet on May 17, 2021, while sitting in the back seat of her family’s car near 36th and Penn Avenue North in Minneapolis. She was eating a McDonald’s Happy Meal when the round hit her in the head. Aniya was taken to Hennepin Healthcare and died of her injuries two days later.

Investigators linked a nine-millimeter gun to the scene and believe she was caught in crossfire related to gang violence. No arrests have been announced and no suspects have been identified; the case remains open. The shooting drew attention in part because Aniya’s grandfather, KG Wilson, is a local peace activist, and the family has offered rewards and asked the public for information.

If anyone saw the car near 36th and Penn Avenue North on May 17, 2021, or has information about the shooting, please come forward to investigators.