Atlanta forms safety committee after fatal 404 Day festival shooting
The Atlanta City Council is setting up a special committee to review safety at 404 Day celebrations. The move follows the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Tianah Robinson during this year’s event in Piedmont Park. Officials and family members are now pushing for changes to prevent future tragedies. Tianah Robinson was killed by a stray bullet while attending the 404 Day festival on 4 April. Her cousin, Martell Ellis, remembered her as 'one of the most innocent persons in the world—just a pure kid.' A month later, no arrest has been made, though police continue to ask the public for leads.
The new 404 Day Advisory Committee will include city council members, community leaders, business owners, and city staff. Their task is to gather public feedback and examine what failed during this year’s event. The group has 180 days to assess the situation and propose improvements. City Council Member Andrea Boone stressed the need for balance, saying, 'We want folks to enjoy our parks. We want all folks to be safe in the city of Atlanta.' Robinson’s family has also called for stronger safety measures at large public gatherings.
The committee’s recommendations will shape future 404 Day events and other city celebrations. Their findings are expected within six months. Meanwhile, investigators continue to search for answers in Robinson’s unsolved killing.
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