Community Unites for Beach Bonfire Tribute, Advocating ‘Jayda’s Law’ to Honor Slain Teen and Combat Gun Violence
MUKILTEO, Wash. — Family and friends gathered on Thursday to honor the memory of 13-year-old Jayda Woods-Johnson with a heartfelt beach bonfire tribute. This gathering marked one year since Jayda lost her life in a tragic incident at Alderwood Mall in Lynwood, where she was struck by a stray bullet amid a nearby altercation. Authorities have identified Jayda as an innocent victim, having no ties to the individuals involved in the conflict. On that fateful …