ATLANTA — Next month will mark one year since the shooting death of Bre’Asia Powell, the 16-year-old killed outside of Benjamin E. Mays High School. And just last week, another person was indicted in connection with her case.
Nicole Williams, Powell's mother, will host a peace rally in honor of her daughter on May 28 at 4 p.m., where they will start at the site of the incident, outside of the high school and walk to West Manor Park. She hopes it will inspire the youth to put the guns down.
Atlanta Police said they are working to bring justice to Powell's family. The news that another person is now in custody was difficult for the teen's mother to hear; it brought all of that grief and anger back.
“Every day is getting harder and harder; we miss our superstar,” Williams said.
The 16-year-old was among a large group of teenagers who attended what officials called an unauthorized gathering outside the school when more than 100 rounds rang out in the Memorial Day weekend shooting.
“I feel like were getting justice, but I do also feel like it’s a slow process. I mean, I know it takes time and everything but I do feel like it's moving slow, were coming up on a year and I still don’t even know what happened that night that caused my baby to lose her life,” added Williams.
Three people have already been charged in connection with Powell's murder, but their cases are still pending in court. An incident report from the Atlanta Police Department confirmed another teen was recently indicted for threatening a witness regarding the shooting that happened outside the high school. Still, Powell's family said they are focused on healing.
“I just thought about what can I do to celebrate the life of a superstar. I know throughout this whole year I actually haven’t been celebrating her because what mother wants to celebrate the loss of their child. But in remembrance of my daughter and who I am, I decided to do some big for my daughter because I know she want me to do something big," Williams said.
“Not only did it involve kids, it involved kids that I actually knew, and I know their parents. I know the kids themselves, and I knew my daughter," she said.
Williams said all she wants is justice. As for the suspects charged with murder, 11Alive was informed that all three have a court hearing next week.