On April 5, 2023, 14-year-old Kyle Lowman was shot and killed inside a residence on South 7th Street in Darby, Pennsylvania, at about 5:30 p.m. Authorities say 17-year-old Shawn Parker from Greensboro, Maryland, waited for Lowman, opened fire as Lowman arrived, and continued shooting after Lowman fell, resulting in 21 gunshot wounds. Witnesses reported Parker fled immediately; police arrested him within 15 minutes and charged him with first-degree murder.

Investigators reported Lowman had fired one shot before collapsing, a detail his mother disputes. The Delaware County District Attorney said the dispute that led to the shooting stemmed from personal disagreements rather than drugs and may have involved social media or neighborhood interactions. Lowman’s mother, Lationna Savage, described him as intelligent and leadership-oriented, said she had wanted to move the family because she felt unsafe, and is considering starting a nonprofit to help keep other children away from violence.

If anyone knew Kyle, his routines, or has information about that evening, please share what you know.