Nationwide — Sekya Smith, an 18-year-old African American teen from Atlanta, was tragically killed in a drive-by shooting on Christmas Eve while outside at a friend’s house. Her mother, Brittany, is heartbroken and seeking answers.On Christmas Eve, police responded to the scene on Smith Street SW in Atlanta’s Pittsburgh neighborhood around 6 p.m. and found Sekya dead from a gunshot wound, according to 11Alive.
Sekya, who was a senior at Carver High School, was set to graduate in May. She planned to study criminal justice and play basketball at Albany State University. Sekya was also a talented athlete, excelling in basketball, softball, and track.
Brittany said her daughter was outside a friend’s house, just down the street from their home, when the shooting took place. She believes it was a drive-by attack.
The investigation is ongoing, but Atlanta Police have not released any further details or identified a suspect.
Meanwhile, Carver High School’s athletics page shared a tribute to Sekya, offering condolences and calling for community support for her family.