Asheley Jewell's family asks for help in finding shooter

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By Jeremiah McWilliams

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Asheley Jewell's family wants her face to be recognized all over Atlanta in an effort to find the person who shot her.

Family Photo Asheley Jewell, in a photo taken before she was shot on March 5, 2011.

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About 100 people attended a candlelight vigil and call to action Saturday night to lend support to the family of the 15 year-old, who was shot March 5 in an apparent road rage incident. Jewell, a passenger in the car, remains in critical condition.

Supporters who met outside an O'Reilly Auto Parts in College Park vowed to distribute fliers saying "Justice for Asheley Jewell" and "Who shot Asheley?"

"It was a great turnout and everybody was very supportive," said Ebony Phillips, a cousin of Jewell who helped organize the vigil. "We really want Asheley's face to be known all over metro Atlanta."

Anyone with information about the shooting is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-8477. The family has also set up a Facebook page, "Justice for Asheley Jewell."

Jewell is the daughter of the late A.J. Jewell, a "Real Housewives of Atlanta" personality who was the onetime fiance of Kandi Burruss. A.J. Jewell died in 2009.