On the morning of February 15, 2023, 7-year-old Lyla Campbell and her mother, 39-year-old Megan Campbell, were found shot to death inside their Swissvale apartment. First responders had been called for a 911 report of chest pains; when they could not make contact they got the building manager’s help and found the apartment door barricaded. Inside, police described a scene of struggle. Both victims had been shot in the head at close range. Lyla was found in her bed covered by a blanket.

Megan, a registered nurse who had recently been promoted to director of nursing, was found in her scrubs as she prepared for work. Lyla was a student at Trinity Christian School who enjoyed drawing, picking flowers for her teachers, and exploring the outdoors. Investigators focused on Kareef Easington, who had been living with the Campbells intermittently. A pistol, dumbbells used to barricade the door, and other items at the scene reportedly contained his DNA, and Megan was recorded telling Easington to leave during a final phone call the morning of the killings.

If anyone knew Lyla, Megan, or their living situation in Swissvale, or has information about what happened that day, please share what is known.