The heartbreaking death of 14-year-old Emily Pike has sent shockwaves through communities nationwide, drawing renewed attention to the ongoing crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women .

The Indian Capital Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women in Anadarko has sent a statement to 7News regarding the death of 14-year-old San Carlos Apache teenager, Emily Pike.

From heartbreak and devastation to outrage, Emily Pike’s tragic death is stirring heavy emotions and spotlighting a crisis that has long plagued Native American communities, where a disproportionate number of people have been killed or have gone missing.

Emily Pike's death stirs heavy emotions and spotlighting a crisis that has long plagued Native American communities.