Meshay Melendez, age 27

Lost to gun violence on March 12, 2023 in Vancouver, Washington.

Photo sources:

• gofundme.com: Justice for Meshay and Layla, organized by Tabitha Flores
• The Columbian: Warren facing first-degree murder in shooting deaths of Meshay Melendez, daughter Layla 
• Contributed photo
• oregonlive: Emotional vigil for slain Vancouver mother and daughter prompts calls for justice

News sources:

• The Columbian: Kirkland Warren gets life in prison in murders of Meshay Melendez and daughter Layla Stewart
• Illicit Deeds: Man Pleads Guilty For The Murders Of Ex-Girlfriend And Her 7-Year-Old Daughter » Illicit Deeds
• KOIN.com: ‘Too beautiful for Earth’: Meshay Melendez, Layla Stewart buried in Vancouver’s Evergreen Memorial Gardens
• The Columbian: Kirkland Warren, suspect in death of Meshay Melendez and Layla Stewart, facing new allegation of child rape
• The Columbian: Kirkland Warren’s wife accused of theft, putting money in Meshay Melendez’s name
• KOIN.com: ‘Pretty emotional’ vigil honors Meshay, Layla in Vancouver
• oregonlive: Vancouver man pleads not guilty in shooting deaths of former girlfriend and her 7-year-old daughter
• oregonlive: Meshay Melendez, daughter died of gunshots to head, former boyfriend charged with murder, officials say

Also killed was:

• Layla Stewart, age 7

Other nearby fatal shootings:

• Vancouver, WA - April 27, 2026
• Vancouver, WA - April 18, 2026
• Vancouver, WA - January 3, 2026
• Vancouver, WA - October 26, 2025
• Vancouver, WA - October 17, 2025