In the quiet neighborhood of San Carlos in San Diego, a tragedy unfolded that left a community in mourning and a family shattered. Mya Jane Voight, a 13-year-old eighth-grader at Pershing Middle School, was found dead in her family's home on Boulder Lake Avenue on the morning of September 16, 2026. She was discovered along with her parents, 54-year-old Amy Voight and 56-year-old David Voight. All three had sustained fatal gunshot wounds. The discovery was made by a neighbor who had grown concerned after hearing loud bangs the previous night and noticing that Mya had not left for school that morning. Having a key to the residence, the neighbor entered the house to check on the family and found the parents unresponsive, promptly calling 911.
The investigation into the deaths of the Voight family quickly pointed towards a devastating murder-suicide. Amy Voight worked as a digital forensic examiner for the Naval Criminal Investigative Service and David Voight was a highly decorated Navy veteran who had served for nearly three decades, including deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. In the days leading up to the tragic event, David's mental health had reportedly been deteriorating, with his family believing he was suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. His wife, Amy, had become increasingly concerned about his behavior, which was described as fidgety and anxious.
The day before the bodies were discovered, on September 15, Amy had taken her husband to a Department of Veterans Affairs clinic, seeking help for his escalating symptoms of anxiety, depression, and frustration. According to Amy's parents, she was told that no counselors were immediately available and that she needed to make an appointment. Tragically, the help they sought did not come in time. Investigators found a firearm at the scene, and while they have not officially named the shooter, the circumstances strongly suggest that David Voight killed his wife and daughter before taking his own life. The San Diego Police Department has stated that there are no outstanding suspects and no ongoing threat to the public. The case remains a somber reflection on the hidden struggles of a decorated veteran and the devastating impact on his family, leaving a community to grieve the loss of a young girl and her parents.
