White Settlement, Texas — The small community of White Settlement is reeling after Savanna Parker, a bright and beloved 30‑year‑old woman, died from multiple gunshot wounds on the afternoon of Friday, January 30, 2026. Her death has left family, friends, and neighbors struggling to make sense of a sudden and senseless loss.
Police were called just after 3 p.m. to the 600 block of Meadow Park Drive, in a quiet neighborhood close to a daycare and two schools. Neighbors said they heard a flurry of shots that shattered the afternoon calm. When officers arrived, they found Parker seriously wounded. She was rushed to a hospital but later succumbed to her injuries.
Investigators say two to three suspects, described as young males in their late teens or early twenties, were seen fleeing the scene on foot after the shooting. Surveillance images released by the White Settlement Police Department show the suspects in dark clothing with hooded sweatshirts and face coverings. Officers believe they are no longer in the immediate area.
The location of the shooting — just steps from Liberty Elementary, Brewer Middle School, and a local daycare — triggered an immediate lockdown at those nearby schools out of caution for student safety. Although classes resumed later that afternoon, the episode has left parents uneasy and residents shaken.
Friends and family remember Savanna Parker not for the violence that took her life, but for the warmth she brought into every room. Described as kind, full of life, and always ready with a smile, Parker was the kind of person who lit up conversations and deepened friendships. Those who knew her say her loss leaves a hole in the heart of the community.
White Settlement Police are urging anyone with information about the suspects or the shooting to step forward. Sgt. Steven Person can be reached at 817‑246‑7070, ext. 419. People who wish to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 817‑469‑TIPS (8477). Police say tipsters could be eligible for a cash reward if their information leads to arrests and prosecution.
As law enforcement continues its investigation, neighbors have begun laying flowers, notes, and candles at a makeshift memorial near the scene. Quiet conversations linger on memories of Parker’s laughter and generosity, a gentle contrast to the grief that clouds the neighborhood.
Savanna Parker’s family and friends say they will carry her memory forward — embracing the love, kindness, and joy she shared with everyone she knew — even as they pray for answers and justice in the weeks ahead.
