FORT WORTH, Texas — Nearly six years after Atatiana Jefferson was shot and killed by a Fort Worth police officer , her sister says she continues to carry the pain of that night and is holding on to hope for progress under the city’s new police chief, Eddie Garcia.

Ashley Carr said her family works each year to honor Jefferson’s memory, hosting community events the weekend of Oct. 10, the weekend marking her death.

“During that weekend, October 10–12, we do family and community themes: 'Pull Up For Tay weekend," Carr said. “We’re not forgetting Atatiana. My sister matters. I don’t want her life to be forgotten.”

Garcia told WFAA his top priorities include reducing violent crime, stronger community engagement, and boosting officer morale. For Carr, building genuine ties in the communit

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