Quinn Venay, 26, was killed in the early morning of April 18, 2026, when someone opened fire on a small group gathered on the 800 block of Braddock Avenue near Club Elegance in Braddock, Pennsylvania. The shooting was reported about 2:02 a.m.; first responders found Quinn deceased at the scene and two other women were critically wounded and taken to hospitals. Police say the shooter fired from across the street and have described the attacker only as an unknown person.

Quinn was remembered by family as a devoted mother to two young children, Blessyn and D’Viyah, and as a baker, cook, hairstylist and model. Her parents are Mia Merideth and Gregory Venay; her partner is named Denzel. Her mother said the family believes Quinn was not the intended target and described the loss as crushing.

No arrests, suspects or motive had been announced; Allegheny County Police asked anyone with information to call the County Police Tip Line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS.