On a cold day in December, sixteen-year-old Tariq Johnson is shot and killed outside a corner store in his neighborhood. His death sets off a chain reaction, rippling through the community and exposing the complex racial tensions that simmer beneath the surface. Told from the perspectives of ten different witnesses, "How It Went Down" pieces together the events leading up to the shooting and its aftermath. Each character offers a unique viewpoint, revealing their own biases, fears, and connections to Tariq. As the story unfolds, questions arise about what really happened that day. Was it a simple case of self-defense? Or was it a racially motivated act of violence? Through the diverse voices of his family, friends, neighbors, and even the man who pulled the trigger, a nuanced and often conflicting portrait of Tariq and his community emerges. "How It Went Down" challenges readers to confront their own assumptions about race, violence, and the search for truth.