Mya Parker, 20, was cruelly shot inside a home on Friday, March 20, 2026, and the Belle Vernon and McKees Rocks communities are in mourning. Following reports of gunshots, police were called to the 20 block of Singer Avenue in McKees Rocks just after 8 p.m. When police came, they discovered Parker inside the house with a gunshot wound to her head. Medics took her to a nearby hospital right away. Her wounds later claimed her life.
Detectives with the Allegheny County Police Department confirmed that everyone involved in the shooting had been identified, and they are working with the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office to determine appropriate charges. No information about suspects or the circumstances leading up to the shooting has been publicly released. The investigation remains active as authorities continue gathering statements and reviewing evidence from inside the residence.
News of Mya’s death has devastated those who knew her. She was widely described as cheerful, hardworking, and deeply committed to the people and activities she loved. Skating, swimming, dancing, and making TikTok videos with her sisters were among her favorite pastimes. She was also an active member of First Christian Church, where she sang in the choir and volunteered as an usher, contributing her time and energy to her faith community.
Mya was a proud graduate of the Belle Vernon Area School District, Class of 2024. She loved school dances and cherished the chance to dress up for special events, with her senior prom standing out as one of her happiest memories. She was heavily involved in school clubs and activities, but she especially excelled in culinary arts. Her talent earned her silver and gold medals at the 2023 and 2024 FCCLA Culinary competitions at Seven Springs, achievements that reflected her passion for cooking and baking.
During high school, Mya worked several part‑time jobs, including positions at McDonald’s and Sheetz, gaining early experience in the workforce. After graduating, she was accepted into Job Corps and enrolled in the culinary program at the Community College of Allegheny County, where she was excited to continue developing her skills. Her family and friends were proud of her determination and eager to see the future she was building for herself.
Her death at just 20 years old has left a profound void in the lives of those who loved her. As investigators continue to piece together what happened on Singer Avenue, the community is rallying around her family, honoring her memory, and mourning the loss of a young woman whose kindness, talent, and ambition touched many lives.
