Raymond Carl Parker Jr., known affectionately as “Pac” to his friends and family, was a devoted father and a well-known 27-year-old man from Homestead, Pennsylvania, a borough just across the Monongahela River from Pittsburgh. Born on May 14, 1999, to Darla Pounds and Raymond Carl Parker Sr., he was remembered as a man who cared deeply for his family and was a constant presence at any family function.
Raymond was a graduate of the Steel Valley Area School District, class of 2017, and worked at Red Lion Home Care Inc. His family recalled his great sense of style and passion for fashion, especially his love for sweatsuits and tennis shoes; he always made sure to dress well and smell good.
Above all, Raymond was a loving and proud father to his two young daughters, Remi and Raya. He cherished his role as a father and the time he spent with them. He also shared a close bond with his siblings, including his older brother Qua'Shohn Parker-Pounds and his younger sister, Lover Parker. He held a special place in his heart for his many nieces and nephews, and his absence has left a profound void in the lives of his extensive family, which includes numerous cousins and friends who loved him dearly.
The final hours of Raymond's life began on the evening of Thursday, September 24, 2026. In the nearby borough of Wilkinsburg, a community bordering the eastern edge of Pittsburgh, a call was made to the Allegheny County 911 center just before 10:30 p.m. The caller reported the sound of gunshots and a man down in the 2000 block of Lindsay Road. Police and first responders were dispatched to the residential street.
When they arrived at the scene, they found Raymond Parker suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency medical personnel provided immediate aid before rushing him to an area hospital. He was admitted in critical condition, and medical staff fought to save his life through the night. Tragically, despite their efforts, Raymond succumbed to his injuries. He was pronounced dead at the hospital on the morning of Friday, September 25, 2026. Police investigators remained on Lindsay Road for several hours into Friday morning, canvassing the area for evidence and speaking with potential witnesses to the shooting.
The investigation into Raymond Parker’s death was immediately taken over by homicide detectives with the Allegheny County Police Department. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner's office officially identified him as the victim later that Friday. From the outset, investigators have been working to piece together the sequence of events that led to the fatal shooting and to understand the motive behind the violence.
As of late September 2026, the investigation remains active and ongoing. Authorities have not publicly identified any suspects or persons of interest in the case, and no arrests have been made. Key details, such as what may have precipitated the shooting or what evidence was recovered from the scene, have not been released to the public. The case is one of many homicides that Allegheny County detectives investigate each year, and they rely heavily on community cooperation to solve them.
Raymond’s family and community have been left to grieve his sudden and violent death, waiting for answers and hoping for justice. His death leaves his two daughters to grow up without their father. Authorities continue to urge anyone who may have seen or heard something, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward. The Allegheny County Police have asked that all information concerning the incident be directed to the County Police Tip Line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS (833-255-8477). Callers are assured that they can remain anonymous.
