Malia Clark was 13 when she died in Perry, Georgia, on the night of Friday, November 10, 2023. Described by family as free spirited and fond of making TikTok videos, she was at home with three other young people while her mother was outside. During that time a gun was being handled and discharged; a single bullet struck Malia in the neck and she died at the scene.

Investigators concluded the shooting was accidental and a tragic result of horseplay with a firearm. Two teenagers were taken into custody: a 16-year-old female and her 17-year-old brother, identified as Taylor Tharp, were charged with involuntary manslaughter. Police allege the 16-year-old disposed of the handgun after the shooting, creating complications in tracing the weapon’s origin.

Who in the Perry area knew Malia or was present that night and can add details about what happened?