WASHINGTON — It's been one week since 3-year-old Ty'ah Settles was shot and killed in SE D.C. On Friday family and friends continued asking for the public's help finding her killer.
"Anyone with information about this senseless act of violence to come forward,” said Amina Gasaway, Ty'ah's aunt.
Over 50 people came together for a vigil to honor the 3-year-old girl while police continued to search for her killer.
WUSA9 heard from her family and as you can imagine this is heartbreaking. Nothing will bring Ty'ah back, but her loved ones want the gun violence to stop.
"A vibrant and innocent 3-year-old who tragically lost her life due to senseless gun violence,” Gasaway said.
Family and friends are at a loss as they embark on a quest for justice.
"As a family, we are shattered by the devastating loss of our belove it Ty'ah Settles," Gasaway said.
Three-year-old Ty'ah was shot and killed one week ago in SE D.C. Police said a bullet pierced through the car she was riding in on Hartford Street.
"Ty'ah was simply a passenger with her parents and sibling innocently going about her day like any other toddler,” Gasaway said.
The love and affection reflected in the colorful balloons and flowers laid at her memorial Friday.
"Ty'ah was a bright light in our lives, filled with laughter, joy, and boundless energy,” Gasaway said. “Her passing has left an irreplaceable void in our hearts that can never be filled."
As inspiration embraces this journey for answers, the family hopes to protect other children from something similar.
"In her memory, we will continue to inspire us to advocate for an end to gun violence in our communities,” Gasaway said.
On Friday, police handed out these flyers reminding people of the up to $50,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. You can remain anonymous. The community came together for a vigil with Ty’ah’s loved ones, but they requested privacy. x
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