Jayla McGee
Age 195 Jul 2026
Belle Glade, Florida (USA)
Shot
Jayla was reportedly shot. Her killing was not reported by the media.
Another Black trans teen appears to have been killed, this time near Belle Glade, Florida. Belle Glade is part of Palm Beach. Her name was Jayla McGee and she was 19.
Reports surfaced on Facebook and other social media platforms that a 19-year-old Black trans person had died a violent death on Sunday, July 5, 2026. There are no media reports specifically related to this reported death. Comments suggest Jayla was shot to death at close range.
I’m a little shocked that we cannot find any information, any acknowledgment that this young person was ripped from this mortal coil by gunshot. There are many reports of violent incidents over that time period, but none match up with the facts that Jayla’s friends are posting.
While there is no public obituary at this time, the family has announced a viewing Friday night followed by a celebration of life on Saturday. Colors are pink and white.
According to one friend, Jayla had begun hormone replacement therapy and was planning her top surgery just days before her death. Some of the reel clips reference LGBTQ+ and ballroom community affiliations.
Jayla was born and raised in Belle Glade, Florida. She had a big beautiful family of siblings, cousins, aunts and uncles and more whose grief has demonstrated the deep love for this young woman. Coupled with disbelief that she was killed, their voices and her story should be acknowledged.
A prolific user of social media, Jayla filled the feeds with funny videos, memes, proud photos of her loved ones, and lots of back and forth with her friends.
“I never had to question if you really loved me because I knew you did you appreciated me and I appreciated and accepted you for who you were/”
“You will forever be missed you most definitely was the life of the party”
