Family and community members gathered Friday night to pray for the victims of a hit-and-run in Bridgeport.
6-year-old Diamond Battle and her 61-year-old aunt, Bennie Mae Smith, were struck by a car at the corner of Highland and Washington Aves just before 9 p.m. Monday night.
The incident left Diamond fighting for her life and her aunt injured.
"If anything bring Diamond back to us, it's going to be prayer," said a vigil attendee. Battle's great uncle recently visited Diamond in the hospital,
"So she is making progress. She's fighting hard," said Richard Bonney, who says last night Diamond opened her eyes for the first time and Friday was responsive to questions.
"When tragedy hits you, it's always good to know that there's someone to share that with you and you don't have to feel the brunt of it by yourself."
Bridgeport Police Chief Joseph Gaudett attended the vigil to show support for the family. He says they've had tips that have come in and they're also looking at the surveillance video of the car that sped off.
"It was very grainy but it was certainly something to act upon," Gaudett added. "It was a starting point for us and as I said we're still asking the public for any information they might have."
The principal of Battle's school also attended along with other teachers to pray for the student who always smiles.
"And I felt there was a grand disrespect of her when that happened and we wanted to come out and show that she matters," said Ann DeBernard, principal of the Watersville school. "And that picture tells you just how she is. She's a nice beautiful girl."
Bennie Mae Smith who was also hurt was improving, but family members say she had a setback Friday and that her health won't get better until Diamond gets better.
Investigators say they're looking for a light colored or silver S-U-V that fled the scene. If you have any information, call New Haven Police at 203-946-7660.