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Family holds balloon-release memorial, urges justice one year after Bronx school shooting
Summary
Family and faith leaders held a balloon-release memorial one year after 16-year-old Evette Jeffrey was killed during a school fight on May 13, 2025, and renewed calls for prosecutors to pursue the case amid complaints about missed court dates and delays.
A balloon-release memorial in the Bronx marked the one-year anniversary of 16-year-old Evette Jeffrey’s death, and her family renewed calls for legal accountability in a case they say has been prolonged by missed court appearances.
Evette Jeffrey was killed on May 13, 2025, when a fight at a school escalated and, according to family members and the memorial’s organizers, a 14-year-old boy was given a pistol and fired three times into a crowd; one bullet struck Jeffrey as she rode a scooter. "16-year-old Evette Jeffrey's life was taken from her on May 13th, 2025," a reporter at the event summarized.
Speaking at the memorial, Evette Jeffrey's mother described the daily toll of the loss: "Since I lost my baby girl, my house has been very quiet. Sometimes I feel alone there ... I can't hear her calling me mom," she said, adding that she will "go to court" and "fight to my last day" for justice.
Family members voiced sharp frustration with the pace of the legal process, saying the defendant has repeatedly missed court and that delays are prolonging their grief. "He's just deciding he doesn't have to come to court and it's just prolonging everything," a family member said.
The family called on local faith leaders to amplify their demands. "We are tired. We are tired. We're broken. This is no fun ... These children is like my own daughters," said Dr. Cheryl Singleary, executive pastor, and Bishop Boyd Singleary, founder and senior pastor of Alpha and Omega Church of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Incorporated, urging continued pressure until the family achieves what they call justice and peace.
Relatives said they hope the memorial leads to a more lasting remembrance of Jeffrey, mentioning plans for a mural or a bench in her honor. Attendees were also urged to report suspicious activity: "Be on the lookout in your neighborhood. If you see something, say something," the reporter said.
The memorial and the family's statements did not include any new announcements about changes to the criminal case or prosecutorial action. The community event closed with the balloon release and the reporter credit for Bronx Net by Kyrie Moody.
